What are Linking Verbs?

Linking verbs are special verbs that connect the subject of a sentence to more information about that subject. They do not show action but instead link the subject to a state of being or condition. The most common linking verb is "to be" (am, is, are, was, were). Other linking verbs include "seem," "become," and "appear."


Usage Examples:

1. She is a teacher.

वह एक शिक्षक है।

2. The soup tastes delicious.

सूप स्वादिष्ट है।

3. He seems happy.

वह खुश लगता है।


Key Mistakes:

1. Using action verbs instead of linking verbs: For example, saying "She is running fast" instead of "She is a runner." The first sentence shows action, while the second connects the subject to a state of being.

2. Forgetting to use the correct form of "to be": For example, saying "They is friends" instead of "They are friends." Always match the verb with the subject.


Understanding linking verbs helps improve both written and spoken English by making sentences clearer and more meaningful.