Linking Verb (Noun)
Meaning
An equating verb (such as `be' or `become') that links the subject with the complement of a sentence.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The verb "is" acts as a linking verb in the sentence "She is a doctor" to connect the subject to the complement.
- In the sentence "The cake smells delicious", the verb "smells" is a linking verb that equates the subject with the complement.
- The linking verb "became" in the sentence "She became a famous scientist" links the subject to the complement, indicating a change in state.
- In the sentence "He seems happy", the verb "seems" is a linking verb that connects the subject to the complement, describing the subject's appearance.
- The linking verb "appears" in the sentence "He appears tired" links the subject to the complement, describing the subject's state.