Linking Verbs A verb that expresses a state of being often functions as a linking verb. A linking verb links, or connects, the subject with a noun or an.

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Linking Verbs A verb that expresses a state of being often functions as a linking verb. A linking verb links, or connects, the subject with a noun or an adjective in the predicate that names or describes the subject. – Peanut is a toad. – Peanut is tiny.

Some verbs can function as either linking verbs or action verbs. Linking Verbs Action Verbs The lily pond smells stagnant. The squirrel smells its food. The gardener felt tired. She felt the tree’s thick leaves.

To help you decide whether one of these verbs is a linking verb, try substituting is or are for the verb. If the sentence still makes sense, the verb is probably a linking verb. – The pigeons look comical. (The pigeons are comical) – The swan’s hiss sounds fierce. (The swan’s hiss is fierce)

Which sentence in each of the following pairs contains a linking verb. 11. A monkey appears from behind a tree. It appears excited. 12. The young deer grew taller. The male deer grew antlers. 13. The koala baby looks cute. It looks for its mother. 14. The koala tastes a leaf. Does it taste good? 15. We smell the eucalyptus tree. It smells pleasant. 16. We feel the tree’s bark. It feels smooth.