Linking verbs

Front

She seems upset about the announcement.

Back

appears

Front

Definition of linking verb

Back

Subject connected to an adjective

Front

Linking verb in: 'The students were tired after PE.'

Back

were

Front

Linking verb in: 'The three farmers feel happy.'

Back

feel

Front

The girl was frightened.

Back

linking

Front

The teacher photographed her mother.

Back

action

Front

Linking verb in 'She seemed nervous.'

Back

seemed

Front

Type of verb: Mary is riding the bus

Back

action

Front

Warren seemed salty.

Back

linking

Front

Action verb definition

Back

A verb that tells what the subject is doing.