In addition to "be" verbs, a number of other verbs can be used as linking verbs.
appear feel look seem sound taste
become grow remain smell stay turn
These verbs often set up the same relationship between words as the linking verb "be" does. The words after the verbs identify or describe the words that come before the verbs.
example: Shelia became a dentist.
Everything smells damp and musty.
He looks very old.
The following sentences in pencil and underline the linking verb. Draw double ended arrows to the words that are linked by the verb. Mark your edits in pen. You do not have to rewrite these sentences.
1. The plant grew sturdy in the hothouse.
2. Gold coins seem a better investment.
3. Although far apart the sisters remained good friends.
4. The new chorus sounds even better than the old.
5. Sometimes Brett feels weak and tired.
6. The plant turns brown in fall.
7. The roast goose looks sensational.
IN CURSIVE AND INK, write (4) sentences using the words: smell, turn, sound, grow (use in a manner that the verbs are linking verbs.
appear feel look seem sound taste
become grow remain smell stay turn
These verbs often set up the same relationship between words as the linking verb "be" does. The words after the verbs identify or describe the words that come before the verbs.
example: Shelia became a dentist.
Everything smells damp and musty.
He looks very old.
The following sentences in pencil and underline the linking verb. Draw double ended arrows to the words that are linked by the verb. Mark your edits in pen. You do not have to rewrite these sentences.
1. The plant grew sturdy in the hothouse.
2. Gold coins seem a better investment.
3. Although far apart the sisters remained good friends.
4. The new chorus sounds even better than the old.
5. Sometimes Brett feels weak and tired.
6. The plant turns brown in fall.
7. The roast goose looks sensational.
IN CURSIVE AND INK, write (4) sentences using the words: smell, turn, sound, grow (use in a manner that the verbs are linking verbs.