Linking Verbs
What is a
Linking Verb?
A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to
an adjective, noun, or pronoun that completes the meaning of the verb. Common
linking verbs are the forms of the verb to
be; verbs relating to the five
senses; and the verbs become, appear, and
seem.
Common Linking
Verbs:
am
are
is
was
were
be
been
feel
look
smell
sound
taste
touch
become
appear
seem
Note: When an adjective follows a
linking verb, it is known as a predicate adjective, which describes the subject.
When a noun follows a linking verb, it is known as a predicate nominative,
which renames the subject.
lv pa
Ex of
predicate adj: The Broadway show appeared successful.
lv pn
Ex of
predicate nom:
Cynthia became a doctor.
Remember:
Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to an adjective, noun, or pronoun that completes the meaning of the verb.