#english_language We use the linking verb **become** to describe a process of change. A number of other linking verbs can be used instead of **become**, including **come, get, go, grow, turn (into)** ## Become - when we talk about a more abstract or technical process or change > He became recognised as the leading authority on the subject > Their bodies have become adapted to living at high altitudes ## Other - we use **go** or **turn** when we talk about colours changing: > The traffic lights turned/went green. - we often use **go** to talk about changing to an undesirable state > The children went completely crazy at the party