Linking Verbs

Linking Verbs

• A linking verb links the subject with a word or words in the predicate that name or describe the subject.

• A linking verb does not show action.​

​Choose action or linking for each underlined verb.

Multiple Choice

She completed a sixty-mile swim.

• action

• linking

Multiple Choice

She began her swim at Bimini Island.

• action

• linking

Multiple Choice

The water looked cold and choppy.

• action

• linking

Multiple Choice

She swam to Florida.

• action

• linking

Multiple Choice

She saw jellyfish and sharks.

• action

• linking

Multiple Choice

She was brave.

• action

• linking