Linking Verbs

A linking verb is a verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun, pronoun, or adjective that describes or identifies the subject.

In the sentence 'The soup tastes hot,' the linking verb is 'tastes,' connecting the subject 'soup' to the adjective 'hot.'

Common linking verbs include: 1) is, 2) are, 3) seem.

The function of a linking verb is to link the subject with additional information about the subject, often describing its state or condition.

The linking verb is 'feels.'

b) run is NOT a linking verb.

The adjective linked to the subject is 'beautiful.'

An action verb expresses physical or mental action, while a linking verb connects the subject to a subject complement without expressing action.

The linking verb is 'is.'

Examples of linking verbs include: am, is, are, was, were, seem, become, feel, taste, look, and smell.