Linking Verbs Quiz

Identify the verb in the sentence as either a linking verb or an action verb:

The dog smelled the flowers before finding the rabbit's trail.

• Action Verb

• Linking Verb

Identify the verb in the sentence as either a linking verb or an action verb:

After leaving the fish out for three days, it smells terrible!

• Action Verb

• Linking Verb

Identify the verb in the sentence as either a linking verb or an action verb:

The chefs taste the stew before discussing what spices to add.

• Action Verb

• Linking Verb

Identify the verb in the sentence as either a linking verb or an action verb:

A cold ice cream tastes so good on a hot summer day.

• Action Verb

• Linking Verb

Identify the verb in the sentence as either a linking verb or an action verb:

The dress looks fancy and expensive, but it's cheaply made and doesn't fit.

• Action Verb

• Linking Verb

Identify the verb in the sentence as either a linking verb or an action verb:

The baby looked at its mother and smiled.

• Action Verb

• Linking Verb

Identify the verb in the sentence as either a linking verb or an action verb:

The patient felt better after the doctor treated his wounds.

• Action Verb

• Linking Verb

Identify the verb in the sentence as either a linking verb or an action verb:

Even with my eyes closed, I can tell which cat is which, because I can feel the difference in their fur texture.

• Action Verb

• Linking Verb

Identify the verb in the sentence as either a linking verb or an action verb:

The protective dogs stay with their human until help arrives.

• Action Verb

• Linking Verb

Identify the verb in the sentence as either a linking verb or an action verb:

Putting the shrimp on ice ensure the seafood stays fresh.

• Action Verb

• Linking Verb