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LINKING VERBS

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the CORRECT answers

Linking verbs là các động từ:

a)

mô tả hành động

b)

Diễn tả trạng thái/ bản chất

c)

không mô tả hành động

d)

nối chủ ngữ với một tính từ hoặc danh từ

2.

July is smelling the flowers her boyfriend has given to her.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

3.

My mother appeared exhausted after a hard day working on the paddy field.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

4.

Maria's grandmother used to look after her carefully when she was small.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

5.

He wants to become an inspiring teacher after graduating from his university.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

6.

The worldwide economic situation is getting worse and worse.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

7.

If you want to stay healthy, you should follow the doctor's advice.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

8.

She is going to stay at a friend's house in Ha Long Bay for 3days.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

9.

When my daughter grows older, she will understand what I do for her.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

10.

What's the matter with you? You look .................... today.

a)

happy

b)

Happilyl

11.

He appears very ......................... when looking at her.

a)

excited

b)

excitedly

12.

John appeared ............................ behind us and said hello to us.

a)

sudden

b)

suddenly

13.

He is shouting at his friend. He seems very ......................

a)

angry

b)

angrily

14.

She is looking for the colored pens ................... because she needs them now.

a)

serious

b)

serilously

15.

Phía sau Linking verb là gì?

a)

Tính từ

b)

Trạng từ

c)

Danh từ

16.

Xác định Linking verb trong câu: I feel exhausted after a long hour of working

a)

feel

b)

after

c)

working

d)

không có

17.

Decide whether the bold part in the following sentences is an “action verb” or a “linking verb”

July is smelling the flowers her boyfriend has given to her.

a)

Linking verb

b)

Action verb

18.

Decide whether the bold part in the following sentences is an “action verb” or a “linking verb”

My mother appeared exhausted after a hard day working on the paddy field.

a)

Linking verb

b)

Action verb

19.

Decide whether the bold part in the following sentences is an “action verb” or a “linking verb”

Jane looks more beautiful when tying her hair.

a)

Linking verb

b)

Action verb

20.

Decide whether the bold part in the following sentences is an “action verb” or a “linking verb”

Maria's grandmother used to look after her carefully when she was small.

a)

Linking verb

b)

Action verb

21.

Decide whether the bold part in the following sentences is an “action verb” or a “linking verb”

He wants to become an inspiring teacher after graduating from his university.

a)

Linking verb

b)

Action verb

22.

Decide whether the bold part in the following sentences is an “action verb” or a “linking verb”

The worldwide economic situation is getting worse and worse.

a)

Linking verb

b)

Action verb

23.

Decide whether the bold part in the following sentences is an “action verb” or a “linking verb”

If you want to stay healthy, you should follow the doctor's advice.

a)

Linking verb

b)

Action verb

24.

Decide whether the bold part in the following sentences is an “action verb” or a “linking verb”

She is going to stay at a friend's house in Ha Long Bay for 3 days.

a)

Linking verb

b)

Action verb

25.

Decide whether the bold part in the following sentences is an “action verb” or a “linking verb”

When my daughter grows older, she will understand what I do for her.

a)

Linking verb

b)

Action verb

26.

Decide whether the bold part in the following sentences is an “action verb” or a “linking verb”

My aunt tasted this soup carefully.

a)

Linking verb

b)

Action verb

27.

The leftover food from the picnic smelled rotten.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

28.

Please stay in the house.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

29.

The radio sounded the emergency alarm.

a)

linking verb

b)

action verb

30.

The sofa looks (comfortable, comfortably).

a)

comfortable

b)

comfortably

31.

This exercise looks (easy, easily). I think everyone can do it (easy, easily).

a)

easy/easy

b)

easily/easily

c)

easy/easily

d)

easily/easy

32.

The town got (quiet, quietly) as the virus spread. A lot of people stay at home (quiet, quietly).

a)

quiet/quiet

b)

quietly/quietly

c)

quiet/quietly

d)

quietly/quiet

33.

Many elderly people get (sick, sickly) because of these viruses

a)

sick

b)

sickly

34.

Have you ever tasted octopus?

a)
Action verb
b)
Linking verb
35.
Jackie could smell the smoke from the building next door. 
a)
Action Verb
b)
Linking verb
36.
Did you feel the rabbit’s soft fur?
a)
Action Verb
b)
Linking Verb
37.
After a month the onions still appeared fresh. 
a)
Action Verb
b)
Linking Verb
38.
Once in a while, some of these animals would become uncontrollable.
a)
Action Verb
b)
Linking Verb
39.
The music sounded loud.
a)
Action verb
b)
Linking Verb
40.

The eggs ________ rotten.

a)

The eggs were rotten.

b)

The eggs smell rotten.

c)

The eggs are rotten.

41.

Someone is wearing perfume (dầu thơm) and you want to compliment (khen) them. What should you say?

a)

You look good. What are you wearing?

b)

Your plan sounds good

c)

You smell great. What are you wearing?

d)

Your perfume is too heavy

42.

Your grandma cooked something new. What should you say about her food to make her happy?

a)

You look great

b)

It smells delicious

c)

You look tasty

d)

It looks great

43.

Your little sister just bought a new sweater. What should you say to compliment her (khen)?

a)

You look so thin in this sweater

b)

The sweater looks so thin on you

c)

You look too fat in this sweater

d)

The sweater looks too fat on you

44.

You hire a room but you don't like it. What should you say to the hotel receptionist?

a)

Excuse me. Can you change my room?

It's too good in there.

b)

Excuse me. Can you change my room?

It looks too dark.

c)

Excuse me. Can you change my room?

I feel so hot in there.

d)

Excuse me. Can you change my room?

The room is so cozy.

45.

Calm down! You _ _ _ _ angry. Your face is all red.

a)

Look

b)

Smell

c)

Sound

d)

Taste

46.

Is there something dead?

It _ _ _ _ horrible in here.

a)

Tastes

b)

Looks

c)

Smells

d)

Sounds

47.

Your friend invites you to a Chinese restaurant. There is a lot of chili in the dishes. It's good but you can't eat much. What should you say?

a)

The food is so bad

b)

The food tastes so hot

c)

The food looks hot

d)

The food is cool

48.

Have you heard Son Tung's newest song? Its tune _ _ _ _ so catchy.

a)

Looks

b)

Sounds

c)

Feels

d)

Tastes

49.

I can’t give you this book because it ………….. mine. It belongs to Peter.

a)

is

b)

isn't

c)

was

d)

wasn't

50.

He …………..a doctor after he graduated.

a)

became

b)

is

c)

is getting

d)

will be

51.

He ………….. tired to me. I told him to have some rest.

a)

became

b)

got

c)

seemed

d)

was appearing

52.

It ………….. late. I really have to go now. Thank you for a lovely time. Goodbye!

a)

goes

b)

is getting

c)

seemed

d)

was becoming

53.

Action verbs...

a)

are always in a sentence.

b)

show action.

c)

show word relationships.

d)

do none of these things.

54.

Is the underlined verb an action or linking verb?


She appears upset about the announcement.

a)

linking verb

b)

action verb

55.

Is the underlined verb an action or linking verb?


The student remained in his seat the entire period.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

56.

Is the underlined verb an action or linking verb?


Stacy looked everywhere for her missing sock.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

57.

Is the underlined verb an action or linking verb?


The eggs smell rotten.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

58.

She liked the blue and red scarf at Old Navy.

a)

linking verb

b)

action verb

59.

Which of the following sentences contains a linking verb?

a)

Mom ran to the store five minutes ago.

b)

She might wash her car.

c)

He is angry at me.

60.

Which of the helping verb families can also be linking verbs?

a)

may

b)

do

c)

should

d)

be

61.

Which of the following sentences uses the word am as a linking verb?

a)

I am watching a hummingbird.

b)

I am an athlete.

62.

Which of the following sentences uses the word smells as a linking verb?

a)

My car smells nice.

b)

I smell something weird in my car.

63.

nhìn có vẻ

(a)  

64.

sờ có vẻ

(a)  

65.

nếm có vị

(a)  

66.

có mùi

(a)  

67.

nghe có vẻ

a)

look

b)

listen

c)

hear

d)

sound

68.

"seem" nghĩa là: ...

(a)  

69.

seem = ?

a)

sound

b)

smell

c)

appear

d)

remain

70.

những động từ nào mang nghĩa "trở nên" ?

a)

become/ get/ appear/ turn

b)

get/ grow/ seem/ appear

c)

get/ become/ turn/ appear

d)

turn/ grow/ get/ become

71.

trở nên xấu hơn

(a)  

72.

bắt đầu một trạng thái mới

(a)  

73.

những cụm từ nào mang nghĩa "giữ một trạng thái"

a)

keep/ remain/ fall

b)

stay/ remain/ keep

c)

appear/ seem/ keep

d)

stay/ remain/ become

74.

tỏ ra như là ...

a)

appear

b)

stand

c)

prove

d)

become

75.

stand = ?

a)

become

b)

prove

c)

stay

d)

constitute

76.

được xem như là

(a)  

77.

Find a linking verb in the answers below.

a)

hear

b)

sound

c)

listen

d)

speak

78.

Find a word that's NOT a linking verb in the answers below.

a)

seem

b)

look

c)

mean

d)

appear

79.

Is "become" a linking verb ?

a)

Yes,it is.

b)

No,it isn't.

80.

Is "stay" a linking verb ?

a)

Yes,it is.

b)

No,it isn't.

81.

Is "go" a linking verb ?

a)

Yes,it is.

b)

No,it isn't.

82.

I can’t give you this book because it ………….. mine. It belongs to Peter.

a)

is

b)

isn't

c)

was

d)

wasn't

83.

He …………..a doctor after he graduated.

a)

became

b)

is

c)

is getting

d)

will be

84.

It ………….. so dark that they had to stop their search.

a)

becomes

b)

felt

c)

gets

d)

grew

85.

He ………….. tired to me. I told him to have some rest.

a)

became

b)

got

c)

seemed

d)

was appearing

86.

It ………….. late. I really have to go now. Thank you for a lovely time. Goodbye!

a)

goes

b)

is getting

c)

seemed

d)

was becoming

87.

Find a linking verb in the sentence below:

Rocky and Winky are Mrs. Myers’s dogs.

a)

and

b)

are

c)

dogs

d)

no linking verb

88.

Rocky is older than Winky.

a)

than

b)

older

c)

is

d)

no linking verb

89.

Rocky and Winky chased a porcupine.

a)

chased

b)

a

c)

and

d)

no linking verb

90.

The porcupine climbed a tree.

a)

porcupine

b)

climbed

c)

tree

d)

no linking verb

91.

Will the dogs be at the park tomorrow?

a)

will

b)

be

c)

tomorrow

d)

no linking verb

92.

The music ... good.

a)

smells

b)

tastes

c)

sounds

d)

looks

93.

The mangoes ... sweet.

a)

taste

b)

tastes

c)

feel

d)

feels

94.

My armchairs ... soft.

a)

felt

b)

feel

c)

feels

d)

fell

95.

Wow! Mount Bromo ... so beautiful!

a)

look

b)

looks

c)

looked

d)

sounds

96.

My hamsters feel soft. They ... cute, too!

a)

sound

b)

feel

c)

taste

d)

look

97.

How ... the slime feel? It ... sticky.

a)

do, feels

b)

does, feels

c)

don't, feels

d)

did, feels

98.

How do the helicopters sound? They sound ....

a)

quiet

b)

beautiful

c)

loud

d)

dry

99.

How does the lemonade taste? It tastes ....

a)

sweet and quiet

b)

salty and soft

c)

sour and sweet

d)

loud and terrible

100.

How does the pillow feel?

a)

It feels hard.

b)

It feel hard.

c)

They feel soft.

d)

It feels soft.