Linking Verbs Usage Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following sentences uses a linking verb?

a) She runs fast.
b) She is happy.
c) She sings beautifully.
d) She listens carefully.

Question 2

Identify the linking verb in the following sentence: “The soup tastes delicious.”

a) Soup
b) Tastes
c) Delicious
d) The

Question 3

Which of the following is a linking verb?

a) Jump
b) Write
c) Is
d) Paint

Question 4

What is the linking verb in the following sentence: “They are excited about the trip”?

a) They
b) Are
c) Excited
d) Trip

Question 5

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a linking verb?

a) He becomes a doctor.
b) He solves the math problem.
c) He runs every day.
d) He laughs loudly.

Question 6

Identify the linking verb in the following sentence: “The flowers smell sweet.”

a) Flowers
b) Smell
c) Sweet
d) The

Question 7

Which of the following is a common linking verb?

a) Seem
b) Jump
c) Eat
d) Break

Question 8

What is the linking verb in the following sentence: “She felt tired after the long trip”?

a) She
b) Felt
c) Tired
d) After

Question 9

Which sentence uses a linking verb?

a) She reads a book.
b) She paints a picture.
c) She appears calm.
d) She drives a car.

Question 10

Identify the linking verb in the following sentence: “The sky looks clear today.”

a) Sky
b) Looks
c) Clear
d) Today

Answers and Explanations

Question 1

Correct Answer: b) She is happy.

Explanation: “Is” is a linking verb connecting the subject “she” to the adjective “happy.”

Question 2

Correct Answer: b) Tastes

Explanation: “Tastes” is a linking verb that connects the subject “soup” to the adjective “delicious.”