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Example of using linking verb. Examples of progression verbs working as linking verbs are. He smelled the flowers. 3 Ava looks tired.

The professor is absolutely sure. Examples include become seem and any form of the verb to be like am is are was were and has been. Austin and Ella were tired.

Sentences with Linking Verbs A linking verb is a word that joins the subject of the sentence to the words in the predicate. The verb be is almost always used as a stative verb. Here is how you make a diagram of a sentence with a linking verb.

You a wonderful singer Jon was sad last night. I believe you will get well soon. 1984 by George Orwell A sudden hot sweat had broken out all over Winstons body.

4 We are the champions. Examples of Linking Verb. Here are the most common linking verbs with examples.

Some of such kinds of verbs are. These connect a subject noun with a predicate noun that means the same thing or with a. - Here the linking verb am connects the subject I to the state of being glad.