Can it Function?

Worksheet Description

The worksheet is a simple activity designed to help students understand the concept of linking verbs. It lists verbs, and the students are instructed to determine whether each can function as a linking verb. They must write “yes” or “no” on the line next to each verb to indicate their answer. The task focuses on the students’ ability to recognize verbs that are capable of linking a subject to a subject complement, which is a characteristic or state of the subject.

This worksheet is teaching students to identify linking verbs, which are verbs that do not express direct action but instead connect the subject of a sentence to additional information about the subject. The activity helps students to discern which verbs can serve the specific function of describing a state of being or condition. Understanding linking verbs is essential for students as it aids in the creation of clear and grammatically correct sentences. The worksheet also serves to strengthen students’ overall grammar skills and enhance their vocabulary knowledge.