Though often ill, he <u>looked </u>vigorous and strong.
Here in this sentence the linking verb is looked. The words that identify or describe the subject are <u>vigorous </u>and <u>strong</u>.
What is linking verbs..?
"A linking verb is a verb that describes the subject. Linking verbs connect the subject to a predicate noun or a predicate adjective. Linking verbs do not describe any direct physical or mental action of the subject or any action controlled by the subject."
Some examples of linking verbs:
She is a lawyer.
He seems like a nice guy.
Beethoven was an amazing composer.
Hence the answer here is <u>looked</u>.
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