The diamonds appeared to be genuine.

Five examples of linking verb. Verbs dealing with the senses such as looks smells feels tastes and sounds can also be linking verbsA good way to tell if one of these verbs is used as a linking verb is to substitute a form of be for the verb. This sweater feels itchy. He had many talents but he could not utilize them.

The most common linking verbs are become seem and any form of the verb be including am is are was were etc. Mistletoe Jack subject. Try this simple trick.

Examples of linking verbs in sentences. Linking verbs express a state of being. These include grow prove look smell sound taste turn feel remain stay and appear.

Refreshing and clean subject complement. I am a doctor. I feel awful about forgetting her birthday.

You looked pale yesterday but you are glowing today. If it isnt logical with the substitution its an action verb. In the following examples the subject complement is used as a noun.

4 We are the champions. Besides verbs that have to do with the five senses are linking verbs. Seemed and looked Seemed connects the subject everything to its.