Linking Verbs
Your shoes are muddy from the playground.
Linking Verb: "are"
What is the linking verb? Also, what is the predicate nominative or predicate adjective?
Jean seems tired this afternoon.
Linking verb: "seems"
Predicate adjective: "tired"
What is the linking verb? Also, what is the predicate nominative or predicate adjective?
Carl was my friend.
Linking verb: "was"
Predicate nominative: "my friend"
Complete the sentence with the correct verb tense (present perfect or past simple):
(Have you travelled/Did you travel) abroad many times?
Present perfect: Have you travelled
Complete the sentence with the correct verb tense (present perfect or past simple):
They (arrived/have arrived) a week ago.
What is the linking verb in the sentence below?
The bed sheets were clean and fresh.
Linking verb: "were"
What is the linking verb? Also, what is the predicate nominative or predicate adjective?
Ramona is Rachel's best friend.
Linking verb: "is"
Predicate nominative: "Rachel's best friend"
What is the linking verb? Also, what is the predicate nominative or predicate adjective?
When annoyed, the cats become mean and vicious.
Linking verb: "become"
Predicate adjectives: "mean" + "vicious"
Complete the sentence with the correct verb tense (present perfect or past simple):
I'm really hungry. I (haven't eaten/didn't eat) yet.
Present perfect: haven't eaten
Complete the sentence with the correct verb tense (present perfect or past simple):
They ____ (be) cold when they ____ (arrive) home.
Past simple: were
Past simple: arrived
What is the verb in this sentence? Also, is this verb a linking verb or action verb?
Most Saturdays, we clean the house before we go to the supermarket.
Action Verb: "clean"
What is the linking verb? Also, what is the predicate nominative or predicate adjective?
The pineapple tasted delicious.
Linking verb: "tasted"
Predicate adjective: "delicious"
What is the linking verb? Also, what is the predicate nominative or predicate adjective?
Ellen appears the strongest candidate.
Linking verb: "appears"
Predicate nominative: "the strongest candidate"
Complete the sentence with the correct verb tense (present perfect or past simple):
How long ____ (you/know) Walter?
Present perfect: have you known
Complete the sentence with the correct verb tense (present perfect or past simple):
My brother ____ (see) that movie yet. I think he is going to watch it with his friends tomorrow.
Present perfect: has not seen
What is the verb in this sentence? Also, is this verb a linking verb or action verb?
Marty and his friend play hockey for a pro team.
Action Verb: "play"
What is the linking verb? Also, what is the predicate nominative or predicate adjective?
The chair is neither attractive nor ugly.
Linking verb: "is"
Predicate adjectives: "attractive" + "ugly"
What is the linking verb? Also, what is the predicate nominative or predicate adjective?
The team's fans became more unhappy with each new setback.
Linking verb: "became"
Predicate adjective "unhappy"
Complete the sentence with the correct verb tense (present perfect or past simple):
They ____ (buy) a PlayStation 37 last week.
Past simple: bought
Complete the sentence with the correct verb tense (present perfect or past simple):
She ________ (be) an astronaut for a long time and she still enjoys it!
What is the verb in this sentence? Also, is this verb a linking verb or action verb?
The dogs remained quiet while they waited for a treat.
Linking verb: "remained"
What is the linking verb? Also, what is the predicate nominative or predicate adjective?
The puppies in the corner are the ones for sale.
Linking verb: "are"
Predicate nominative: "the ones for sale"
What is the linking verb? Also, what is the predicate nominative or predicate adjective?
The best one on the menu has always been the lobster.
Linking verb: "has been"
Predicate nominative: "the lobster"
Complete the sentence with the correct verb tense (present perfect or past simple). The answer may be negative!:
I _________ (ride) on a horse before. I hope I can some day in the future!
Present Perfect: have never ridden
Complete the sentence with the correct verb tense (present perfect or past simple):
I ______ (break) my leg two days ago and it ___ (be) hurting for a while.
Past simple: broke
Present perfect: has been