Verbs

_______ verbs only serve as a link between the subject of a sentence and a word in the predicate that tells more about the subject.

Which of the following sentences contain linking verbs:

• Phil ran to the store.

• Amy was upset after her test.

• Our football team is excited about practicing on CMU's game field today.

• The quarterback is running in for a touchdown!

Which of the following words IS a linking verb:

• before

• after

• seems

• during

When a sentence contains a linking verb, what will come after the linking verb that will rename the subject?

• Predicate noun

• Predicate adjective

A linking verb's only job is to _____ the subject to a word in the predicate that tells more about it.

• describe

• erase

• link

Which word in the following sentence is the linking verb?

On-line learning is difficult for many students.

Which word in the following sentence is the linking verb?

Many students feel frustrated with on-line learning.

Which of the following is an example of an auxiliary verb?

• A) Run

• B) Have

• C) Jump

• D) Swim

Identify the verb in the following sentence: 'She quickly finished her homework.'

• A) She

• B) Quickly

• C) Finished

• D) Homework

What type of verb is used in the sentence: 'The cake smells delicious.'

• A) Action verb

• B) Linking verb

• C) Auxiliary verb

• D) Modal verb