Linking Verbs

What is a linking verb?

• A linking verb is a verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement.

• A linking verb is a verb that modifies a noun.

• A linking verb is a verb that indicates time.

• A linking verb is a verb that shows action.

Is 'am' a linking verb?

• Sometimes

• Maybe

• Yes

• No

Give an example of a linking verb.

• am

• is

• have

• go

Name three linking verbs.

• have

• do

• is, am, are

• be

True or False: Linking verbs show action.

• False

• True

• Partially

• Maybe

Complete the sentence: She __ happy.

• are

• am

• have

• is

Which linking verb can be used to describe a state of being?

• have

• am

• is

• do

Identify the linking verb in the sentence: The flowers smell sweet.

• look

• smell

• feel

• taste

Choose the correct linking verb: The cake __ delicious.

• is

• tastes

• smells

• are

Explain how linking verbs connect the subject to the predicate.

• Linking verbs separate the subject from the predicate

• Linking verbs modify the subject

• Linking verbs emphasize the predicate

• Linking verbs connect the subject to the predicate by renaming or describing the subject.