Understanding Linking Verbs

What is a linking verb?

• A linking verb is a verb that describes a noun's characteristics.

• A linking verb is a verb that connects the subject to additional information about the subject.

• A linking verb is a verb that shows the subject's action.

• A linking verb is a type of action verb.

Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'She is a talented musician.'

• was

• seems

• is

• become

Which of the following is a linking verb: run, seem, jump?

• swim

• dance

• seem

• walk

True or False: Linking verbs can show action.

• Linking verbs always show action

• False

• Linking verbs can sometimes show action

• True

Choose the correct linking verb: 'The soup tastes ___.' (good, quickly)

• bad

• slowly

• bitter

• good

Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'He runs every morning.'

• walks

• sprints

• runs

• jogs

Which sentence contains a linking verb? 'The flowers bloom beautifully.' or 'The sky is blue.'

• The sky is blue.

• The flowers smell sweet.

• The sky looks clear.

• The flowers are blooming.

Fill in the blank with a linking verb: 'They ___ happy to see us.' (are, run)

• jump

• are

• swim

• dance

True or False: 'Become' is a linking verb.

• Only in poetry

• True

• Sometimes

• False

Select the sentence that uses an action verb: 'She feels tired.' or 'She dances gracefully.'

• She dances gracefully.

• She runs fast.

• She looks at the sky.

• She is happy.