A linking verb is a verb that expresses a state of being. A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence with a word in the predicate that identifies or describes the subject.

- is -

- can be -

- tasted -

- would have been -

- looks -

Linking Verbs Formed from the Verb Be
am has been may be
is have been might be
are had been can be
was will be should be
were shall be would have been

 

Other Linking Verbs
appear grow seem stay
become look smell taste
feel remain sound turn