Linking verbs, also known as copular verbs, are verbs that connect the subject of a sentence to an adjective, noun, or pronoun that completes the meaning of the verb. These verbs describe a state of being or a sense, rather than expressing an action.
Common linking verbs include:
* Forms of the verb "to be": am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been
* Verbs relating to the five senses: feel, look, smell, sound, taste
* Other common linking verbs: become, appear, seem
* Forms of "to be":
* She is a doctor. (The verb "is" connects "She" to the noun "doctor.")
* They were tired after the long journey. (The verb "were" connects "They" to the adjective "tired.")
* Verbs relating to the five senses:
* The soup tastes delicious. (The verb "tastes" connects "The soup" to the adjective "delicious.")
* You look tired. (The verb "look" connects "You" to the adjective "tired.")
* Other common linking verbs:
* She became a teacher. (The verb "became" connects "She" to the noun "teacher.")
* He seems happy. (The verb "seems" connects "He" to the adjective "happy.")
It's important to note that some verbs can function as both action verbs and linking verbs depending on the context. For example, the verb "feel" can be an action verb (I feel the cold wind) or a linking verb (I feel happy).
List of Linking Verbs
- Be
- Become
- Seem
- Appear
- Remain
- Feel
- Look
- Smell
- Sound
- Taste
- Stay
- Grow
- Turn
- Prove
- Have
- Had
- Has
- Do
- Did
- Does
- Will
- Would
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