Linking verbs connect the subject to a noun or adjective that renames or describes it. They are like bridges that link the subject to more information about it.
Examples of linking verbs:
* be (am, is, are, was, were, being, been)
* appear
* become
* feel
* grow
* look
* remain
* seem
* smell
* sound
* taste
Example Sentences:
* She is a doctor. (The verb "is" links the subject "She" to the noun "doctor.")
* The flowers smell sweet. (The verb "smell" links the subject "flowers" to the adjective "sweet.")
"Being" vs. Linking Verbs:
* "Being" is a more abstract concept, referring to the state of existing or having existence.
* Linking verbs are specific words that function to connect the subject with a complement (a noun or adjective).
In essence:
* Linking verbs are a specific type of verb that expresses a state of being or a relationship.
* "Being" is a broader concept that encompasses the state of existence.
Therefore, while linking verbs often convey the idea of "being," they are not synonymous with the concept itself. They are tools used to express that concept in a grammatical context.