ESL Be Verbs

A linking verb connects a subject to other words in a sentence.

• True

• False

The linking verb ”IS” is used for a SINGULAR subject in the PAST tense.

• True

• False

The linking verb ”WAS” is used for a SINGULAR subject in the PAST tense.

• True

• False

The linking verb ”ARE” is used for a SINGULAR subject in the PRESENT tense.

• True

• False

The linking verb ”WERE” is used for a PLURAL subject in the PRESENT tense.

• True

• False

The linking verb ”AM” is used for the subject “I” in the PRESENT tense.

• True

• False

Which is the correct linking verb to be used in the sentence below?

The members of our group _____ early today.

• is

• are

• were

Which is the correct linking verb to be used in the sentence below?

After an hour of sweeping, a pile of leaves _____ beside the tall tree in the yard.

• was

• are

• were

Which is the correct linking verb to be used in the sentence below?

The sky _____ always clear and blue in the summer.

• are

• was

• is

Which is the correct linking verb to be used in the sentence below?

I thought you _____ better at dancing than your brother.

• am

• was

• were