Grammar Friday

Identify the linking verb.

Caleb was being loud during reading time.

• loud

• was being

• during

Identify the linking verb.

Kaylee was happy that Emily called.

• that

• happy

• was

• called

Identify the linking verb.

Brynna is excited about going for ice cream.

• is

• about

• excited

• for

Identify the linking verb.

Kyle was tired and cranky.

• Kyle

• and

• was

Identify the linking verb.

Zak and Shaylynn were very loud on the bus.

• were

• very

• on

• loud

Identify the linking verb.

Liam is to old to play that game.

• play

• game

• that

• is

They are singing for his birthday.

What type of verb is highlighted?

• main verb

• helping verb

Cookie Monster will eat lots of cookies.

What type of verb is highlighted?

• main verb

• helping verb

The jellyfish can sting you and that's very painful.

What type of verb is highlighted?

• main verb

• helping verb

Dad has cut the cake.

What type of verb is highlighted?

• main verb

• helping verb