My problem has to do with linking verbs. I know the obvious linking verbs: forms of "be", is,etc. But I don't know if words such as "during", "a chance that". I am very confused. Thanks for your help.

Answer 1

The words you've listed are not verbs, but you are right that there are linking verbs other than the form of the verb "to be."

to seem
to become
to taste
and others can be used as linking verbs.

She seems happy.
They became angry.
It tastes good.

Here are some websites with more information:
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/verbs.htm#linking

http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/linkingverb.htm

http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Writing/l.html
Scroll down to Linking...

http://members.cox.net/lenco1/grammarpractice/verbs/linkact.htm

If you have specific questions or if there are sentences/phrases/clauses about which you have questions, please be sure to re-post.

Answer 2

Thank you. I will check out the websites. If I still have problems I will repost.

Answer 3

You're welcome. =)