I have a few question on linking verbs:

Question

1. I am fond of both kinds of comics. linking verb - fond?

2. Joseph Pulitzer was the first to publish color funnies. linking verb - was?

3. The sales of his newspaper were high. linking verb - sales

4. Sunday Funnies soon became part of his papers too. linking verb - became

5. Now comics have become serious business for publishers. linking verb - become

are these correct?

Answer 1

1. "fond" is not a linking verb.

2. correct

3. verb = "were"

4. correct

5. correct