LINKING VERBS

Front

Bob ________ sleepy after eating the whole pizza.

Back

Bob felt sleepy after eating the whole pizza.

Front

He ____________ suspicious when he saw the safe was open.

Back

He became suspicious when he saw the safe was open.

Front

Riding in a car _________ safer with a seat belt.

Back

Riding in a car will be safer with a seat belt.

Front

The police department ___________ tough on crime.

Back

The police department is getting tough on crime.

Front

Your plans for the wedding _______ nice.

Back

Your plans for the wedding sound nice.

Front

The eggs ________ rotten.

Back

The eggs smell rotten.

Front

William _______ excited about his promotion.

Back

William is excited about his promotion.

Front

Tom _______ nervous when the teacher found the note.

Back

Tom acted nervous when the teacher found the note.

Front

Dreams ________ true when we believe in them.

Back

Dreams come true when we believe in them.

Front

The spectators ________ silent after the injury on the field.

Back

The spectators remained silent after the injury on the field.