How to use linking verbs
A linking verb can create a relationship between the subject of the sentence and a noun. Cambridge English Grammar
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- Maria is a psychopath.
- Maria’s husband is a pathological liar.
- Arturo is harry.
- Jazmin is tall.
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The linking verbs you will encounter most frequently are the many forms of the verb to be: am, is, are, was, were, being, been
- I am upset.
- He is a genious.
- You are very brave.
- She was as physician in Russia.
- We were foolish.
- They were being ridiculous.
- She had been very courageous.
- Rosa appears sleepy.
- Edgar became ill.
- The cloth felt smooth.
- Alexis looked old.
- Sergio seems angry.
- The tacos smell delicious.
- Paulina sounded upset.
- The pepián tasted sublime.
What are linking verbs?
Linking verbs are NOT action verbs. A linking verb creates a relationship between the subject of the sentence and a noun or an adjective.Example sentences using a linking verb
- John and Mary were tired.
- The eggs smell rotten.
- He was angry after tripping on the rug.
- Her plans for the wedding sounded wonderful.
- The CIA is politically corrupt.
- She looked beautiful.
- You look exhausted after studying all night.
- William sounded excited about his promotion.
- She appears upset about the announcement.
- I am putty in his hands.
- Maria should have been honest.
- Tom appeared nervous when the teacher found the photos.
- The audience seemed disappointed when the conductor walked on stage.
- The vegetables in the bin looked disgusting and spoiled.
- They shall be happy ever after.
- The children are cranky.
- After the snowstorm, the roads were slippery.
- You are very foolish.
- Samantha was nostalgic on her 30th birthday.
- The crowd was calm in spite of the imminent threat.
- All the children seem satisfied with the bouncy castle.
- Bob felt sleepy after eating the whole pizza.
- The cinnamon rolls tasted heavenly.
More sentences with a linking verb
- Some couples are lucky to grow old together.
- I feel worthy when my boss compliments me.
- The weather was accommodating and the party continued.
- The embers were red and hot.
- Your friend will be disappointed if you don’t go.
- Sometimes, kids are foolish.
- We are dismayed about the foreclosure.
- The tests indicate that your child is gifted.
- The spectators were silent after the injury on the field.
- He became suspicious when he saw the safe was open.
- All the kittens were playful.
- The theater was dark.