Linking Verbs Fast and Curious

We were sad after learning that our teacher would be leaving soon. What is the linking verb in this sentence?

• were
• sad
• learning
• would

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which of the following words can NOT work as a linking verb?

• may
• is
• were
• are

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.4.1B

He is a volunteer fireman. The linking verb "is" links the subject to ______.

• fireman
• a
• volunteer
• none of these

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.4.1B

True or false? Linking verbs are not inside of prepositional phrases.

• true
• false

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.4.1B

There are secrets to enjoying a mystery novel. What is the linking verb in this sentence?

• There
• are
• to
• enjoying

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.4.1B

We were planning a birthday party for my aunt. The word were is a _________ verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which of the following sentences has a verb phrase?

• He is very mad.
• They were running in the park.
• We are sleepy.
• Mark caught the lizard.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the subject in the following sentence? Tate fed the horse in the barn.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1F

What type of verb is in the following sentence? Jimmy ran into the park.

• linking
• action
• helping

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• Jordan likes to read, but he also enjoys playing soccer.
• After dinner, we watched a movie.
• The cat slept on the couch all day.
• The teacher explained the lesson to the class.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B