What is the linking verb in the sentence?

Michael seemed confident on stage during the performance.

A.
confident

B.
seemed

C.
stage

D.
performance

Question

What is the linking verb in the sentence? 

Michael seemed confident on stage during the performance.
 
 A.
confident
 
 B.
seemed
 
 C.
stage
 
 D.
performance

anonymous · Answer

Seemed, it's easier than you think. 
William "is" excited about his promotion.
She "appears" upset about the announcement.
You "look" exhausted after studying all night.
I "am" putty in his hands.
Maria "might have been" more forthcoming with the news.
Can you discern the pattern? the emphasized words show the relationship between two words.

anonymous · Answer

Seemed shows the relationship between Michael and confidence.