Linking Verbs

Linking Verbs

HMH Lesson 3.1.3

Linking Verbs

A linking verb tells what someone or something is or is like.

Most linking verbs are forms of the verb be. The words appear, become, and seem can also be linking verbs.

Example: The students are eager to learn. (are = linking verb)

Using the Verb be

When using the verb be, use the word am with the subject I, and is or was with subjects that are singular.

I am, not I is

He is or was, not he am

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Type in the linking verb in the sentence: The teacher is ready to begin class.

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Type in the linking verb in the sentence: The students are quiet.

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Type in the linking verb in the sentence: Armando appears confident as he raises his hand.

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Type in the linking verb in the sentence: Alicia thinks "I am smart because I know the answer."

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Type in the linking verb in the sentence: The teacher becomes happy when the students succeed.

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Type in the linking verb in the sentence: The students seem to enjoy learning.