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Linking Verbs A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a word that renames or describes it that is found in the predicate of the sentence. A linking verb can be either a state of being verb or a sensory verb (appears, tastes, feels, seems, etc.). If the subject is linked to a noun or pronoun in the predicate of the sentence, that word is called a predicate nominative. If the subject is linked to an adjective in the predicate of the sentence, that word is called a predicate adjective. Example: The Martians are visitors to our world. The linking verb in this sentence is are. It links Martians to visitors therefore it is a predicate nominative. The Martians feel happy to be here. The linking verb in this sentence is feels. It links Martian to happy therefore it is a predicate adjective. Points to remember: Verbs must show action or state of being. State of being verbs can be either a helping verb or a linking verb. A verb phrase consists of at least one helping verb and a main verb. Verb phrases can be found in statements and questions. If it is a question, you will need to restate it as a declarative sentence in order to easily locate the verb phrase. Verbs and verb phrases will usually start the predicate of a sentence. Forms of have and do can also be main verbs or helping verbs. If the state of being verb is by itself, it probably is a linking verb. If the state of being verb is with other verbs, it probably is a helping verb.