Linking Verbs Worksheet
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using linking verbs in sentences.
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Linking Verbs Practice
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Read each instruction carefully and complete the exercises below. Remember, a linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a noun or adjective that renames or describes the subject.
1. Which of the following sentences contains a linking verb?
The bird sang a beautiful song.
She quickly ran to the store.
He is a talented artist.
They played soccer all afternoon.
2. In the sentence, "The soup tasted delicious," what is the linking verb?
soup
tasted
delicious
the
Fill in the blank with an appropriate linking verb.
3. The sky blue today.
4. My brother very tall.
5. She tired after the long walk.
6. Write two sentences. In the first sentence, use the word "look" as an action verb. In the second sentence, use "look" as a linking verb.
Determine if the following statements are True or False.
7. A linking verb always shows action.
True
False
8. The verb 'become' is often used as a linking verb.
True
False
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. The flowers beautiful in the garden.
10. I happy when I received the gift.
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