1. Linking Verbs

2. Name the helping and main verb in the following sentence: Allison is pushing the wheelbarrow.

3. Compare the two sentences. Allison is pushing the wheelbarrow. Allison is a fast driver.

4. Linking Verbs A linking verb links the subject to a noun or adjective. She is our teacher.

5. Common Linking Verbs am is are was were will be seem appear look taste smell feel become

6. Linking Verbs The noun that follows a linking verb renames or identifies the subject. She is our teacher. subj. LV noun

7. Identify the linking verb. Mr. Laska is the choir director. Some members are great singers.

8. The adjective that follows the linking verb describes the subject. The choir seems large. subj. LV adj.

9. Name the linking verb. My robe seems long. I am excited.

10. A linking verb can also help to state a condition, such as the condition of where or when. Choir rehearsal is tonight. subj. LV (when)

11. Name the linking verb. Dress rehearsal was this afternoon.

12. Name the simple subject. Identify the linking verb. 1. The clown’s shoes feel big. 2. I am sad. 3. We became nervous. 4. The lead character looks nice.

13. Action Verb vs. Linking Verb Using the transparency and the paper plates, read each sentence and display the side of the paper plate that correctly identifies the type of verb used. AL

14. Homework: Linking Verb Handout +Mtn. Lang 16-20