U4W1 Grammar: Linking Verbs

Identify the linking verb.

Kaylee was happy that Emily called.

• that

• happy

• was

• called

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

Identify the linking verb.

Brynna is excited about going for ice cream.

• is

• about

• excited

• for

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.1.1E

Identify the linking verb.

Zak and Shaylynn were very loud on the bus.

• were

• very

• on

• loud

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.1.1E

Identify the linking verb.

Randy was absent earlier this week.

• absent

• this

• was

• earlier

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

The boy mowed the lawn.

• action

• linking

• helping

The girl was frightened.

• action
• linking

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1C

Identify the linking verb in the sentence.
She seemed nervous.  

• she
• seemed
• nervous

Identify the linking verb in the sentence.
There are many animals in the rainforest. 

• there
• are
• animals
• rainforest