What is the function of a linking verb?

A. A linking verb shows an action that has a subject but no object.

B. A linking verb describes an action done by the subject to the

object.

C. A linking verb carries a specific meaning regardless of the context.

D. A linking verb connects a noun with another word that modifies it.

Answer:B

Explanation: A linking verb connects a subject to a verb and also describes the action that is done by the subject. The linking verb cannot express an action on its own. It needs the subject of the sentence to express an action.

An example of a linking verb is "be" which is the most commonly used. The purpose of "be" is to indicate the state of the action subject in a sentence.