Here's how it works:
* Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a word that describes or renames the subject.
* Adjectives are words that describe nouns or pronouns.
Examples:
* The sky is blue. (The linking verb "is" connects the subject "sky" to the adjective "blue" which describes the sky.)
* She feels happy. (The linking verb "feels" connects the subject "she" to the adjective "happy" which describes her emotional state.)
* The house seems old. (The linking verb "seems" connects the subject "house" to the adjective "old" which describes the house.)
Important Note:
While linking verbs often connect to adjectives, they can also connect to other things like:
* Nouns: "My brother is a doctor." ("doctor" renames the subject "brother")
* Pronouns: "The winner is she." ("she" renames the subject "winner")
* Noun phrases: "My favorite food is pizza." ("pizza" renames the subject "food")
So, while linking verbs can connect to adjectives, they are not limited to doing so.