Name: ______________________________________________________
Linking Verbs
Linking verbs are verbs that _________
(
) the subject to
another word or words that ______________________ or
_______________________ the subject.
Linking verbs show no ____________________.
They are sometimes called “________________________________” verbs.
Examples:
The coat feels rough and
scratchy.
Your painting is beautiful.
The teacher was a monster.
Common Linking Verbs
Forms of “to be”
Senses
Condition
am
were
look
seem
is
be
sound
appear
are
being
taste
become
was
been
smell
feel
Name: ______________________________________________________
Linking Verbs
Linking verbs are verbs that _________
(
) the subject to
another word or words that ______________________ or
_______________________ the subject.
Linking verbs show no ____________________.
They are sometimes called “________________________________” verbs.
Examples:
The coat feels rough and
scratchy.
Your painting is beautiful.
The teacher was a monster.
Common Linking Verbs
Forms of “to be”
Senses
Condition
am
were
look
seem
is
be
sound
appear
are
being
taste
become
was
been
smell
feel