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Linking Verbs Worksheet, Two Exercises with Colorful Picture Clues
Twelve common linking verbs on one page, this linking verbs worksheet gives students both an underline exercise and a word-choice section to practice them in context.
A blue definition box at the top establishes the rule: linking verbs do not show action, they connect the subject to more information about it. The full list, is, am, are, was, were, be, been, being, seem, become, look, sound, feel, taste, smell, sits right there for reference before students attempt anything.
Section A asks students to underline the linking verb in five sentences, each paired with a small illustration matching the subject, a dog, clouds, two friends, a pizza slice, a school bus. Section B shifts to circling the correct word from a pair, one of which is always a non-linking verb, so students have to reason rather than just recognize. The linking verbs worksheet stays accessible for early elementary learners while still requiring real decision-making in that second section.
Underline and choose correctly with this linking verbs worksheet covering is, are, was, seem, look, smell, and more. Instant download.
Where to Start with the Linking Verbs Worksheet Exercises
Usage Notes
Colored pencils work well here for underlining in Section A and circling in Section B without bleeding through to the back. A fine liner in a single accent color lets students mark answers cleanly on the lighter text. Keep alcohol markers away from this one since the text is dense and bleed-through would obscure sentences on either side.
Printing Tips
Standard 20 lb copy paper handles this layout fine, but bumping to 24 lb reduces any show-through when kids press hard with pencils or markers. Print at 100 percent scale so the sentence lines stay properly spaced for underlining.