Unit 5
Chapter 3
Linking Verbs (p. 425)
Subject + linking verb + adjective
appear, seem, look
become, get, grow, remain
feel, smell, taste, sound
I. Recognition
Identify the linking verbs in the Comprehensive Reading.
II. Quotation
Koreans studying American education observed that American students lack idealism and a sense of mission. They seem generally satisfied and conservative. While they rebel against the older generation, they have not forsaken ambition, acquisition, and their desire for financial adventure.
- Kim Hyung Chan, A Korean's View of America
III. Exchanges
A: Does it taste good?
B: It's not bad at all.
A: You really look good today.
B: Well, I don't feel good.
A: Which one do you think is more expensive?
B: This one looks more expensive to me.
A: What do you do when you feel angry?
B: I usually take a walk.
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