Linking Verbs/Helping Verbs

Front

Linking verb in: 'The students were tired after PE.'

Back

were

Front

Linking verb in: 'He was always unhappy at school.'

Back

was

Front

My brothers _____ three years old today.

Back

are

Front

Cousins from Atlanta.

Back

are

Front

NOT a linking verb?

Back

you

Front

Identify the subject complement: Gretchen is a gifted musician.

Back

musician

Front

Identify the subject complement in: Gretchen becomes embarrassed when she is complimented.

Back

embarrassed

Front

Identify the subject complement: Ray seems irritated when others notice his large knees.

Back

irritated

Front

Identify the subject complement: The box is a present from Grandpa Karl.

Back

present

Front

Identify the linking verb in: 'There is my cousin from Atlanta.'

Back

is