Worksheet on identifying linking verbs with example sentences and exercises.

Problem Overview:

The task is to identify and circle the linking verbs in the given sentences. Linking verbs are a type of verb that connects the subject of a sentence to additional information about the subject, often by linking it with a noun or an adjective. Common linking verbs include "be" (is, am, are, was, were), "become," "seem," "look," "feel," "smell," "taste," "sound," etc.

Solution Approach:

1. Understand the Definition: Linking verbs do not show action but rather connect the subject to a complement (a noun or an adjective) that describes or renames the subject.
2. Identify Common Linking Verbs: Familiarize yourself with common linking verbs such as "be," "become," "seem," "look," "feel," "smell," "taste," "sound," etc.
3. Analyze Each Sentence: For each sentence, determine if the verb is a linking verb by checking if it connects the subject to a complement (noun or adjective).

Step-by-Step Analysis of Sentences:

#### 1. Eddie and Ann are late for the party.
- Verb: are
- Type: Linking verb (connects "Eddie and Ann" to the adjective "late").
- Circle "are."

#### 2. The bowl is on the table.
- Verb: is
- Type: Linking verb (connects "the bowl" to the prepositional phrase "on the table").
- Circle "is."

#### 3. I am in the middle of something.
- Verb: am
- Type: Linking verb (connects "I" to the prepositional phrase "in the middle of something").
- Circle "am."

#### 4. Her dress looks adorable.
- Verb: looks
- Type: Linking verb (connects "her dress" to the adjective "adorable").
- Circle "looks."

#### 5. That sounds like Jim's voice.
- Verb: sounds
- Type: Linking verb (connects "that" to the prepositional phrase "like Jim's voice").
- Circle "sounds."

#### 6. The room seems very quiet.
- Verb: seems
- Type: Linking verb (connects "the room" to the adjective "quiet").
- Circle "seems."

#### 7. I think the show was interesting.
- Verb: was
- Type: Linking verb (connects "the show" to the adjective "interesting").
- Circle "was."

#### 8. Joe said the food tasted good.
- Verb: tasted
- Type: Linking verb (connects "the food" to the adjective "good").
- Circle "tasted."

#### 9. They have not been talking for days.
- Verb: been
- Type: Linking verb (part of the perfect tense "have been," which links "they" to the ongoing action "talking").
- Circle "been."

Final Answer:

The linking verbs in the sentences are:

1. are
2. is
3. am
4. looks
5. sounds
6. seems
7. was
8. tasted
9. been

Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{are, is, am, looks, sounds, seems, was, tasted, been}}
\]