LINKIN

G VERBS,

PREDIC

ATE N

OUNS, AND

PREDIC

ATE A

DJECTI

VES

OL I V

I A R

AN

D S

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LINKIN

G VERBS

LINKING VERBS

F O R M S O F B E• be

• is

• am

• are

• was

• were

• been

• being

E X P R E S S E S C O N D I T I O N

• look

• smell

• feel

• sound

• taste

• grow

• appear

• become

• seem

• remain

ACTION VERB OR LINKING VERB?

1. The chocolate chip cookies smell good.

2. She smells the chocolate chip cookies.

Which sentence contains

the linking verb?

ACTION VERB OR LINKING VERB?

1. We looked at the extra cheesy pizza.

2. The pizza looked extra cheesy.

Which sentence contains

the linking verb?

EXAMPLES

1. Olivia and Sydney are excited to teach the class about linking verbs.

2. The puppies were playful in the afternoon.

3. She has been out of school for the past week since she is sick.

4. She appeared healthy even after her broken leg.

5. The team is happy because they won the football game.

6. The blanket feels soft.

7. I became the president of student council after the election.

8. I was being very talkative last quarter.

LINKING VERB SONG

appear, become, stay, feel, grow, look,

remain, seem, smell, sound, taste, be, may

all be linking verbs

PREDIC

ATE

NOUNS

EXAMPLES

1. Mrs. Gray is a language arts teacher.

2. My brother became a professional

swimmer.

3. I am an excellent basketball player.

4. She feels like a star when she is on

stage.

EXAMPLES

5. Michael Jackson was a great performer.

6. After the drought, the rain was a big

relief.

7. The toddler’s favorite food is crackers.

8. The swim meet was very long.

PREDIC

ATE

ADJECTI

VES

EXAMPLES

1. The lights on stage were very bright.

2. He is very athletic.

3. Before the show, the crowd was wild.

4. The stock market is very unpredictable.

EXAMPLES

5. The American flag is red, white, and blue.

6. The cookies look delicious.

7. The music sounds beautiful.

8. After class, Mrs. Gray seemed exhausted.

QUICK QUIZ

1. Swimming is a fun, challenging, and

healthy sport.

2. Before I dive in, I am very excited to

swim.

3. Michael Phelps was happy during the

Olympics.