A LINKING VERB is a verb (such as appear, be, become, feel, grow, or seem ) that connects a subject with an adjective or noun that describes or identifies the subject.
Examples:
- The cat seems happy.
- The teacher is relieved that her students aced the test.
- The sky grew dark as the storm approached.
- This shirt appears lighter in sunlight.
- He is hungry.
- The customer became frustrated when the sale price didn't ring up.