Verb types

What is a linking verb?

• A verb that shows action

• A verb that connects the subject to the rest of the sentence and describes how something seems or is

• A gerund

• An infinitive

Identify the type of verbs highlighted in red in each of the sentences in this quiz:
My best friend is the funniest person in class.

• linking
• action

My brother rode his bike all the way to the mall.

• linking
• action

I am a better reader this year

• linking
• action

We cut the wood in the backyard.

• action
• linking

Why is she acting in a play when she is so sick?

• linking
• action

Where are we going on the field trip?

• action
• linking

What are your plans for Christmas?

• linking
• action

She will stand at the back of the line.

• action
• linking

The new student looks mean.

• action
• linking