Skill 9: Linking Verbs

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

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

NOT a linking verb?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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