Linking Verb Blanks

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a fill-in-the-blank exercise designed to help students practice using linking verbs in sentences. Each sentence is missing a verb, and students are prompted to complete the sentence with a linking verb of their choice. The instructions also suggest trying to use a different linking verb for each sentence, encouraging students to explore a variety of verbs. Decorative elements like flowers are included, which may make the worksheet more visually appealing to students.

The worksheet is intended to teach students about the function and versatility of linking verbs in English grammar. By completing each sentence with an appropriate linking verb, students learn how these verbs connect the subject of a sentence with a subject complement, which can be an adjective, noun, or pronoun that describes or identifies the subject. This exercise helps to expand their vocabulary of linking verbs beyond the commonly used “is” or “are.” It also encourages students to think critically about which verbs fit the context of each sentence, reinforcing their understanding of how linking verbs can express states of being, sensory experiences, or conditions.