Verbs in Action and Linking Quiz

Which word is an action verb?

• is

• run

• was

• am

Which of the following is a linking verb?

• jump

• swim

• are

• write

Select the action verb from the list below.

• seem

• appear

• dance

• become

Which word in the sentence is a linking verb? "The soup tastes delicious."

• soup

• tastes

• delicious

• the

Identify the action verb in the following sentence: "Maria paints beautiful pictures."

• Maria

• paints

• beautiful

• pictures

Which sentence contains a linking verb?

• The dog barked loudly.

• The cake smells wonderful.

• She kicked the ball.

• He drew a picture.

In the sentence "The flowers are red," what is the function of the verb "are"?

• Action verb

• Linking verb

• Helping verb

• Irregular verb

Choose the sentence where the verb is an action verb.

• The sky looks blue.

• The cat is sleepy.

• The boy runs fast.

• The soup is hot.

Which verb in the sentence below is a linking verb? "She became tired after the long walk."

• became

• tired

• after

• walk

Read the sentence and identify the action verb: "Tommy threw the ball across the yard."

• threw

• ball

• across

• yard