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You're working on a Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet focused on linking verbs. Let’s solve the problem step by step.
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As the hint says:
> *A linking verb connects the subject to words that describe the subject.*
Linking verbs do not show action — instead, they “link” the subject to a subject complement (a noun, pronoun, or adjective that describes or renames the subject).
Common linking verbs include:
- am, is, are, was, were, be, been, being
- seem, appear, become, feel, look, sound, taste, smell, grow, remain
In this worksheet, you’re only expected to circle the basic forms like *is, are, was, were, am, be*, etc., as shown in the example.
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Go through each sentence and ask:
> Does this verb connect the subject to a description (adjective or noun) — NOT an action?
Let’s go one by one:
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#### 1. Harmony is tall for her age.
- Subject: Harmony
- Verb: is
- Description: “tall” → describes Harmony
✔ Linking verb → Circle “is”
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#### 2. The children were late for supper.
- Subject: The children
- Verb: were
- Description: “late” → describes the children
✔ Linking verb → Circle “were”
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#### 3. Jamie’s clothes are dirty.
- Subject: Jamie’s clothes
- Verb: are
- Description: “dirty” → describes the clothes
✔ Linking verb → Circle “are”
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#### 4. I am the team captain.
- Subject: I
- Verb: am
- Description: “the team captain” → renames “I”
✔ Linking verb → Circle “am”
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#### 5. The runner was worried about the length of the race.
- Subject: The runner
- Verb: was
- Description: “worried” → describes the runner’s state
✔ Linking verb → Circle “was”
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#### 6. Mom’s cupcakes are delicious.
- Subject: Mom’s cupcakes
- Verb: are
- Description: “delicious” → describes the cupcakes
✔ Linking verb → Circle “are”
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#### 7. The surface of the table is sticky.
- Subject: The surface
- Verb: is
- Description: “sticky” → describes the surface
✔ Linking verb → Circle “is”
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#### 8. The girl’s hair was tied in a ponytail.
⚠️ This one is tricky!
- “was tied” — sounds like passive voice.
- But “tied” here is part of a passive verb phrase, not describing the hair’s state — it’s describing an action done to the hair.
- So, “was tied” = action (someone tied it), not a linking verb.
✘ Not a linking verb → Do NOT circle
*(Note: If it said “The girl’s hair was curly”, then “was” would be linking. But “tied” is past participle of action verb “tie”.)*
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#### 9. The chips are salty.
- Subject: The chips
- Verb: are
- Description: “salty” → describes the chips
✔ Linking verb → Circle “are”
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#### 10. The bottle is half empty.
- Subject: The bottle
- Verb: is
- Description: “half empty” → describes the bottle’s state
✔ Linking verb → Circle “is”
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#### 11. I am the only one with a white coat.
- Subject: I
- Verb: am
- Description: “the only one...” → renames “I”
✔ Linking verb → Circle “am”
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#### 12. We were early for the show.
- Subject: We
- Verb: were
- Description: “early” → describes “we”
✔ Linking verb → Circle “were”
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1. is
2. were
3. are
4. am
5. was
6. are
7. is
8. ✘ *(no linking verb)*
9. are
10. is
11. am
12. were
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Help students remember:
> “If you can replace the verb with ‘=’ (equals), it’s probably a linking verb.”
Example:
- “Harmony is tall” → “Harmony = tall” → makes sense → linking verb.
- “The girl’s hair was tied” → “The girl’s hair = tied” → doesn’t make sense → not linking.
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✔ All done! You’ve successfully identified the linking verbs in each sentence.
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✔ What is a Linking Verb?
As the hint says:
> *A linking verb connects the subject to words that describe the subject.*
Linking verbs do not show action — instead, they “link” the subject to a subject complement (a noun, pronoun, or adjective that describes or renames the subject).
Common linking verbs include:
- am, is, are, was, were, be, been, being
- seem, appear, become, feel, look, sound, taste, smell, grow, remain
In this worksheet, you’re only expected to circle the basic forms like *is, are, was, were, am, be*, etc., as shown in the example.
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🔍 How to Solve Each Sentence
Go through each sentence and ask:
> Does this verb connect the subject to a description (adjective or noun) — NOT an action?
Let’s go one by one:
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#### 1. Harmony is tall for her age.
- Subject: Harmony
- Verb: is
- Description: “tall” → describes Harmony
✔ Linking verb → Circle “is”
---
#### 2. The children were late for supper.
- Subject: The children
- Verb: were
- Description: “late” → describes the children
✔ Linking verb → Circle “were”
---
#### 3. Jamie’s clothes are dirty.
- Subject: Jamie’s clothes
- Verb: are
- Description: “dirty” → describes the clothes
✔ Linking verb → Circle “are”
---
#### 4. I am the team captain.
- Subject: I
- Verb: am
- Description: “the team captain” → renames “I”
✔ Linking verb → Circle “am”
---
#### 5. The runner was worried about the length of the race.
- Subject: The runner
- Verb: was
- Description: “worried” → describes the runner’s state
✔ Linking verb → Circle “was”
---
#### 6. Mom’s cupcakes are delicious.
- Subject: Mom’s cupcakes
- Verb: are
- Description: “delicious” → describes the cupcakes
✔ Linking verb → Circle “are”
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#### 7. The surface of the table is sticky.
- Subject: The surface
- Verb: is
- Description: “sticky” → describes the surface
✔ Linking verb → Circle “is”
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#### 8. The girl’s hair was tied in a ponytail.
⚠️ This one is tricky!
- “was tied” — sounds like passive voice.
- But “tied” here is part of a passive verb phrase, not describing the hair’s state — it’s describing an action done to the hair.
- So, “was tied” = action (someone tied it), not a linking verb.
✘ Not a linking verb → Do NOT circle
*(Note: If it said “The girl’s hair was curly”, then “was” would be linking. But “tied” is past participle of action verb “tie”.)*
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#### 9. The chips are salty.
- Subject: The chips
- Verb: are
- Description: “salty” → describes the chips
✔ Linking verb → Circle “are”
---
#### 10. The bottle is half empty.
- Subject: The bottle
- Verb: is
- Description: “half empty” → describes the bottle’s state
✔ Linking verb → Circle “is”
---
#### 11. I am the only one with a white coat.
- Subject: I
- Verb: am
- Description: “the only one...” → renames “I”
✔ Linking verb → Circle “am”
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#### 12. We were early for the show.
- Subject: We
- Verb: were
- Description: “early” → describes “we”
✔ Linking verb → Circle “were”
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🟩 Final Answer — Circle These Verbs:
1. is
2. were
3. are
4. am
5. was
6. are
7. is
8. ✘ *(no linking verb)*
9. are
10. is
11. am
12. were
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💡 Teaching Tip:
Help students remember:
> “If you can replace the verb with ‘=’ (equals), it’s probably a linking verb.”
Example:
- “Harmony is tall” → “Harmony = tall” → makes sense → linking verb.
- “The girl’s hair was tied” → “The girl’s hair = tied” → doesn’t make sense → not linking.
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✔ All done! You’ve successfully identified the linking verbs in each sentence.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of verb printable worksheet.
