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.”
Question 3
Correct Answer: c) Is
- Explanation: “Is” is a common linking verb, whereas “jump,” “write,” and “paint” are action verbs.
Question 4
Correct Answer: b) Are
- Explanation: “Are” is a linking verb connecting the subject “they” to the adjective “excited.”
Question 5
Correct Answer: a) He becomes a doctor.
- Explanation: “Becomes” is a linking verb connecting the subject “he” to the noun “doctor.”
Question 6
Correct Answer: b) Smell
- Explanation: “Smell” is a linking verb connecting the subject “flowers” to the adjective “sweet.”
Question 7
Correct Answer: a) Seem
- Explanation: “Seem” is a linking verb, while “jump,” “eat,” and “break” are action verbs.
Question 8
Correct Answer: b) Felt
- Explanation: “Felt” is a linking verb connecting the subject “she” to the adjective “tired.”
Question 9
Correct Answer: c) She appears calm.
- Explanation: “Appears” is a linking verb connecting the subject “she” to the adjective “calm.”
Question 10
Correct Answer: b) Looks
- Explanation: “Looks” is a linking verb connecting the subject “sky” to the adjective “clear.”
MCQ quiz , 10 questions , 4 options each , correct answers & explanations at the end of quiz . Suject : modal verbs
