Question

name:
date:
part a: identify the linking verb
circle the linking verb in each sentence.

1. the dog is very playful.
2. my teacher was excited about the field trip.
3. the cookies smell delicious.
4. the winner will be announced tomorrow.
5. the flowers are bright and colorful.

Explanation:

A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject - complement. In sentence 1, "is" connects "the dog" to "very playful". In sentence 2, "was" connects "my teacher" to "excited about the field trip". In sentence 3, "smell" connects "the cookies" to "delicious". In sentence 4, "will be" connects "the winner" to "announced tomorrow". In sentence 5, "are" connects "the flowers" to "bright and colorful".

Answer:

1. is
2. was
3. smell
4. will be
5. are