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A linking verb joins a noun or pronoun at or near the beginning of a sentence with a word at or near the
end. The word at the end identifies or describes the noun or pronoun.
LINKING \TERBS
Other Llnking Verbs
Forms of Be
are
is
being
being
is being
was being
were being
am
are
be
can
have been
has been
had been
could have been
may have been
might have been
must have been
shall have been
should have been
will have been
would have been
could be
may be
might be
must
be
shall be
should be
will
be
be
would
the rinkingverb in each sentence berow' rhen'
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become smell
feel
sound
grow
stay
look
taste
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1. Beginning violinists usually sound terrible for the first few weeks.
2. Rail seryice in this area has been irregular recently.
3. With Steven away on vacation, I am bored.
4. The crowd became restless because of the long delay.
5. Many of Erica's classmates were jealous of her success.
6. Jerry feels listless much of the time recenfly.
7. Louisa should have been more caneful about her facts.
8. Those cookies smell delicious.
9. Linus feels secure with his blanket.
10. Alicia remained calm throughout
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Adding Linking Verbs to Sentences. complete each sentence belowwith
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- appropriate linking verb. Then, underline the two words that are linked by the verb.
EXAMPIE:
Jason appeared
1. Nancy
2. Some of ttre questions
3. The order
4. Dorothy
5. The store
6. Phil
7. The weather
8. Luke
9. Jennie
10. M-m-m-m, somettring
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nervous at the beginning of his speech.
lucky at winning the drawing.
hard to understand.
too large for one shipment.
surprised to be back in Kansas.
open even after the fire.
confused about the announcement.
cold during the night.
an actor in spite ofhis parents'objections.
excited about her news.
good in here.
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Linking Verbs . Practice 2
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1. Rita is an artist.
2. The candidates seem conlident.
3. Some trees grow tall.
4. The fresh bread smelled delicious.
5. My neighbor sounded frightened on the phone.
6. This new magazine looks interesting.
7. Mr. Davis was a farmer in the Midwest.
8. The old couple's store stayed open all week.
9. We remained partners for five years.
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The inexperienced traveler felt tired.
@MoreWorkWithLinkingVerbs.Fo11owthedirectionsforExercise1.
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The speaker appeared relaxed.
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This new report sounds accurate.
I am a relative of the senator.
My sister remained calm during the emergency.
John became impatient after ten minutes.
Michelle turned red with embarrassment.
The small horses were Shetlands.
Every item looked new
Ted seemed fit for the job.
10. This holiday dinner smells delicious.
@UsingLinkingVerbsinSentences.Writeaparagraphabouta
' stranger who has knocked at your door. Use all of the following linking verbs: sound., seern remain,
apped1 become, is, am. are, u)ere, and look.
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