A linking verb functions primarily to express the condition or existence of the subject. Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement (often an adjective or noun) that describes or identifies the subject, rather than expressing an action. Common linking verbs include forms of "to be" (is, are, was, were) and sensory verbs like "seem," "become," and "appear."
What is the function of a linking verb?
to express the condition or existence of the subject
to express the subject’s mental action
to tell what the subject does, did, or will do
to express the subject’s physical action
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