What are linking verbs?
Linking verbs connect a subject to a noun, pronoun, or adjective that renames or describes the subject. They don't show action.
Common Linking Verbs:
* Forms of "be": am, is, are, was, were, been, being
* Other common linking verbs:
* appear
* become
* feel
* grow
* look
* remain
* seem
* smell
* sound
* taste
Important Note:
Some verbs can act as both linking verbs and action verbs, depending on the context. For example:
* Action Verb: "The chef tastes the soup." (The chef performs the action of tasting)
* Linking Verb: "The soup tastes delicious." (The verb connects the subject "soup" to the adjective "delicious")
Beyond the Basics:
* Sense Verbs: Some verbs like "look," "sound," "smell," etc., can be linking verbs (e.g., "The flowers smell sweet") or action verbs (e.g., "I smell the flowers").
* Becoming Verbs: Words like "become," "get," and "turn" can be linking verbs when followed by an adjective or noun that describes the subject.
Instead of a fixed list, focus on understanding the function of linking verbs in sentences.