Linking Verbs

Front

William is excited about his promotion.

Back

is

Front

The eggs smell rotten.

Back

smell

Front

He went red after tripping on the rug.

Back

went

Front

Your wedding plans sound nice.

Back

sound

Front

You look exhausted after studying all night.

Back

look

Front

Maria might have been forthcoming with the news.

Back

might have been

Front

Tom was nervous when the teacher found the note.

Back

acted

Front

The audience fell silent when the conductor walked on stage.

Back

fell

Front

Dreams ___ true when we believe in them.

Back

come

Front

Bob felt sleepy after eating the whole pizza.

Back

felt