Linking Verbs Quiz
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What is a linking verb?
A. a verb that joins two additional verbs
B. not really a verb, it describes a verb
C. a verb that connects a subject with a noun or adjective
D. a verb that negates another verb
Which of the words below is an action verb?
A. had
B. look
C. were
D. am
In the sentence, “The book looks interesting,” is the word “looks” a linking verb or an action verb?
A. linking verb
B. action verb
Select the linking verb in the following sentence:
Mom was tired at the end of the day.
A. mom
B. was
C. day
D. end
This pizza tastes stale
A. linking
B. action
The flower smells beautiful.
“Smells” is a ___________ in this sentence.
A. linking verb
B. action verb
Select the linking verb in the following sentence:
She appears upset about the announcement.
A. she
B. appears
C. about
D. announcement
In the sentence, “The girl smells the flower,” is the word “smells” a linking verb or an action verb?
A. linking verb
B. action verb
In the sentence, “The boy looks out the window,” is the word “looks” a linking verb or an action verb?
A. linking verb
B. action verb
My sister tasted her new recipe.
A. action
B. linking
What is an action verb?
A. a verb that tells what the subject is doing
B. a verb that is happening now, present tense
C. a verb that shows motion
D. a verb that is done by the object of a sentence
Some words can be an action verb or a linking verb, depending on context of the sentence.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Did you feel the rabbit’s soft fur?
A. Action Verb
B. Linking Verb
I feel anxious about seeing my ex at the game.
A. action
B. linking
The fire fighter urgently sounded the alarm.
A. Action Verb
B. Linking Verb
To everyone’s surprise, Jonathan appeared at the party.
A. Action Verb
B. Linking Verb
Where are we going on the field trip?
A. action
B. linking
After a month the onions still appeared fresh.
A. Action Verb
B. Linking Verb
There can be more than one linking verb in a sentence.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
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