Linking Verbs and Predicate Words Quiz

What is the primary function of linking verbs in a sentence?

• To modify the verb

• To connect the subject to additional information

• To indicate tense

• To express an action

Which of the following is a common linking verb?

• Jump

• Run

• Is

• Write

What is a predicate noun?

• A noun that follows an action verb

• A noun that describes the verb

• A noun that modifies an adjective

• A noun that renames or defines the subject

What is a predicate adjective?

• An adjective that follows an action verb

• An adjective that describes the verb

• An adjective that modifies a noun

• An adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject

How do linking verbs differ from helping verbs?

• Linking verbs connect subjects to additional information, while helping verbs support the main verb

• Linking verbs express action, while helping verbs do not

• Linking verbs are always in past tense, while helping verbs are in present tense

• Linking verbs are used in questions, while helping verbs are not

Which sentence uses 'is' as a linking verb?

• They are playing.

• He is a doctor.

• She is running fast.

• We are going.

Which of the following sentences contains a linking verb?

• He writes a letter.

• The soup smells delicious.

• She runs quickly.

• They play soccer.

Which verb can function as both a linking verb and an action verb?

• Jump

• Run

• Smell

• Write

In the sentence 'The cake tastes sweet,' what role does 'tastes' play?

• Action verb

• Helping verb

• Linking verb

• Modal verb

What test can you use to determine if a verb is a linking verb?

• Replace it with 'can'

• Replace it with 'have'

• Replace it with a form of 'to be'

• Replace it with 'do'