Identify the
Action Verbs
Identify the
Linking Verbs
Action Verbs vs. Linking Verbs
Using Linking Verbs in a Sentence
100
Identify the action verb: A tornado rolled across the prairie last week.
rolled
100
Identify the linking verb: Matt will be the captain of the team.
will be
100
Identify the verb; is it an action verb or linking verb? Emily played the harp at the talent contest.
played; action
100
Use a linking verb in a sentence to connect these two words: Emma......hungry
Example: Emma is always hungry by lunchtime.
200
Identify the action verb: The chef poured the dressing onto the salad.
poured
200

Identify the linking verb: Those two women are friends since high school.

are


200
Identify the verb; is it an action verb or a linking verb? Your idea seems like a good one.
seems; linking
200
Use a linking verb in a sentence to connect these two words: Cellphone.... lost
Example: My cellphone has been lost for quite some time.
300
Identify the action verb: Max expressed his concern to the principal.
expressed
300

Identify the linking verb: A trip to Alaska looks like an adventure.

looks

300
Identify the verb; is it an action verb or a linking verb? The bell rang at the end of class.
rang; action
300
Use a linking verb in a sentence to connect these two words: You.... winner
Example: You should have been the winner.
400
Identify the TWO action verbs: Mom tasted the soup, and then she poured it into the bowls.
tasted; poured
400

Identify the linking verb: Harry seemed excited for the chance to play goalie.

seemed

400
Identify the TWO verbs; are they action verbs, linking verbs, or one of each? Sean threw the ball, and it swooshed into the basket.
threw, swooshed; both are action verbs
400
Use a linking verb in a sentence to connect these two words: Lucas..... handsome
Example: Lucas looked handsome in his new suit.
500
Identify the TWO action verbs: Laura appeared out of nowhere, and she startled us.
appeared; startled
500

Identify the linking verb: The spectators became amazed at the elephant's tricks.

became

500
Identify the TWO verbs; are they action verbs, linking verbs, or one of each? When she answered the phone, Maria sounded sleepy.
answered; action verb AND sounded; linking verb
500
Use a linking verb in a sentence to connect these two words: Hurricanes.... dangerous
Example: Hurricanes can be very dangerous.
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