Linking Verbs
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 Examples: * 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...