Skill 9: Linking Verbs

Front

A verb that links the subject to other words in a sentence.

Back

linking verb

Front

NOT a linking verb? am, was, feels, on

Back

on

Front

NOT a linking verb?

Back

to

Front

Linking verb in: 'My dad is the coach for the softball team.'

Back

is

Front

Linking verb in: 'My pet turtle was sluggish in the new box.'

Back

was

Front

Linking verb in: 'The babysitter feels terrible she lost the remote.'

Back

feels

Front

Linking verb in: 'The footballs were in the yellow bin during recess.'

Back

were

Front

Linking verb in: 'The senior band sounds wonderful at the concert.'

Back

sounds

Front

Linking verb in: 'Those angry alligators are frustrated by the trainer.'

Back

are

Front

Linking verb in: 'The baker seems delighted by the frosting.'

Back

seems