Linking or Action
Write the following sentence on your board. Underline the simple subject once and the verb twice. If the verb is a linking verb, draw an arrow linking the subject with the predicate noun or predicate adjective.
Joshua is the best striker on the team.
Joshua is the subject
is is a linking verb
should have an arrow linking Joshua and striker
Write the correct form of the linking verb be to complete the sentence.
I _______________ happy today. (present tense)
am
You are scheduled to play in the tournament next week.
you are - you're
Dad pitches the ball
Dad pitches ball
Choose the correct verb from the sentence.
This morning Lindsey (teached, taught) me to dive in the pond.
Write the following sentence on your board. Underline the simple subject once and the verb twice. If the verb is a linking verb, draw an arrow linking the subject with the predicate noun or predicate adjective.
The thrilled parents clapped with enthusiasm.
simple subject parents
verb - clapped
Write the correct form of the linking verb be to complete the sentence.
My friend ____________________the winner of the spelling bee. (past tense)
was
Write the two words that can form a contraction and then write them as a contraction.
The coach and the team are not ready to the tournament yet.
are not - aren't
Identify the subject, verb, and direct object.
The ball hit the ground near third base.
ball hit ground
Choose the correct verb from the sentence.
Grandma (sits, sets) in her chair by the pool.
sits
Write the following sentence on your board. Underline the simple subject once and the verb twice. If the verb is a linking verb, draw an arrow linking the subject with the predicate noun or predicate adjective.
The referee looks surprised at the play.
simple subject is referee
linking verb is looks
should have arrow linking referee and
Write the correct form of the linking verb be to complete the sentence.
Last year you all _____________in third grade. (past tense)
were
Write the two words that can form a contraction and then write them as a contraction.
Here is a new jersey for each player.
Here is - here's
Identify the subject, verb, and direct object.
The softball game amused the whole family.
game amused family
Choose the correct verb from the sentence.
After I jumped into the pool, I (raised, rose) out of the water.
rose
Write the following sentence on your board. Underline the simple subject once and the verb twice. If the verb is a linking verb, draw an arrow linking the subject with the predicate noun or predicate adjective.
Mrs. Hunt looks around the room to find the papers she put down.
verb - looks
Write the correct form of the linking verb be to complete the sentence.
Other students __________________ good spellers too (present)
are
Write the two words that can form a contraction and then write them as a contraction.
Charlie was not the most flexible dancer at his studio.
was not - wasn't
Rewrite the sentence to correct the double negative.
There aren't no pencils in the supply drawer.
There aren't any pencils in the supply drawer.
There are no pencils in the supply drawer.
Choose the correct verb from the sentence.
(May, Can) I play on the float too?
May
Write the following sentence on your board. Underline the simple subject once and the verb twice. If the verb is a linking verb, draw an arrow linking the subject with the predicate noun or predicate adjective.
The referee looks surprised at the play.
simple subject is referee
linking verb is looks
should have arrow linking referee and surprised
Write the correct form of the linking verb be to complete the sentence.
They _______________ nice to my friend. past
were
Write the two words that can form a contraction and then write them as a contraction.
Mrs. Hunt will not be upset, as long as we do our best.
will not - won't
Rewrite the sentence to correct the double negative.
The book isn't nowhere on the shelf.
The book isn't anywhere on the shelf.
The book is nowhere on the shelf.
Choose the correct verb from the sentence.
Dad (lies, lays) the life safety ring beside the pool edge.
lays