Linking Verb
The girls are happy, because they're taking Instagram photos.
are
She walked to the mall.
walked
Our class is so smart!
is
He plays the trumpet, and she plays the trombone.
plays (AV)
Mr. T sprinted to Mrs. Sell's classroom.
sprinted (AV)
smelled
Carlos rode his bike to school this morning.
rode
The teacher became frustrated with her students' grades on the test.
became
The boy was injured during the second match,
was (LV)
We tasted the spicy salsa in gym class.
tasted (AV)
sounded
Mr. Torreblanca asked Miss Palacios for some M&M's
asked
After gym class, we are usually sweaty.
are
He looks undecided about what to do.
looks (LV)
The students seemed excited for Thanksgiving break.
seemed (LV)
At the hospital, the sick kid´s face turned blue.
turned
Damari and Damani sing for us sometimes.
sing
I am excited for Thanksgiving dinner.
am
By the time I returned home, he had already left.
returned (AV)
He will become a teacher someday.
become (LV)
Pollution from cars has become a major problem.
become
Jose makes Origami with Fer at recess.
makes
Identify the 2 linking verbs in this sentence. Spiders can seem scary, but they are actually very interesting.
seem and are
The weather was fine at the marathon.
was (LV)
You should practice your spelling words.
practice (AV)