Linking VerbsUnderstanding Verbs Part 1

Linking Verbs- Express state of being- Act like an equal sign

Linking verbs act like equal signs

The teacher is very kind.

The teacher = very kind

Linking verbs act like equal signs

Our class gathering was really fun.

Our class gathering = really fun

Linking verbs act like equal signs

I have been a student leader for three years.

I = student leader for three years

Linking verbs are not always “be” verbs.

With large fangs, that dog seems ferocious.

That dog = ferocious

Linking verbs are not always “be” verbs.

She appears tired after a whole day’s work.

She = tired

Linking verbs are not always “be” verbs.

Sensory verbs: hear, smell, taste, feel

This wallet feels sturdy.

This wallet = sturdy

My mother’s fried rice tastes delicious.

My mother’s fried rice = delicious

Sensory verbs are not always linking verbs!

Sensory verbs are only linking verbs when they act as “equal signs”.

I tasted the hamburger.

I = hamburger?not a linking verb

Most Common Linking Verbs

SummaryLinking verbs are extremely common.

Linking verbs act like equal signs.

The most common linking verb is “be”.

Other common linking verbs are “become”, “appear” and “seem”.

Sensory verbs are linking verbs at times.