Linking Verbs Tenses

Identify the linking verb.

Caleb was being loud during reading time.

• loud

• was being

• during

Identify the linking verb.

Kaylee was happy that Emily called.

• that

• happy

• was

• called

Identify the linking verb.

Brynna is excited about going for ice cream.

• is

• about

• excited

• for

Identify the linking verb.

Kyle was tired and cranky.

• Kyle

• and

• was

Identify the linking verb.

Zak and Shaylynn were very loud on the bus.

• were

• very

• on

• loud

Identify the linking verb.

Liam is to old to play that game.

• play

• game

• that

• is

Identify the linking verb.

Randy was absent earlier this week.

• absent

• this

• was

• earlier

Identify the linking verb.

Jolee's favorite toy has been missing for a week.

• has been

• for a

• favorite

• missing

Identify the linking verb.

Adam made brownies that are delicious.

• made

• are

• brownies

Identify the linking verb.

That necklace is very special to Brooke.

• is

• That

• special

• necklace