Understanding Linking Verbs

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

• To indicate tense

• To modify the verb

• To connect the subject to additional information

• To describe an action

Which of the following is a predicate adjective?

• Teacher

• Students

• Tired

• College

Which verb form is NOT a linking verb?

• Run

• Was

• Am

• Were

What is the difference between a linking verb and a helping verb?

• Linking verbs describe actions, helping verbs do not

• Linking verbs connect subjects to descriptions, helping verbs assist the main verb

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

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

Which of the following verbs can be both a linking and an action verb?

• Dance

• Look

• Jump

• Run

In the sentence 'The cake smells good', what role does 'smells' play?

• Helping verb

• Modal verb

• Action verb

• Linking verb

Which verb is used to describe a change or transformation?

• Sound

• Taste

• Become

• Appear

What does the verb 'remain' indicate when used as a linking verb?

• Movement

• Possession

• Receiving something

• Continuing to be a certain way

In which context is 'act' used as a linking verb?

• When showing possession

• When describing behavior

• When moving to a new place

• When participating in a play

What does 'fall' indicate when used as a linking verb?

• Owning something

• Participating in an event

• Becoming silent or ill

• Physical descent