Action and Linking Verbs

Grade 4 Grammar Worksheet

Circle the kind of verb in each sentence.

1. 1.

   The boys kicked the ball down the street.

   • action verb
   • linking verb
2. 2.

   The children are ready.

   • linking verb
   • action verb
3. 3.

   The dog chased the ball across the yard.

   • linking verb
   • action verb
4. 4.

   Kofi locked the gate at night.

   • linking verb
   • action verb
5. 5.

   The road is icy.

   • action verb
   • linking verb
6. 6.

   Priya carries her lunch in a red bag.

   • action verb
   • linking verb
7. 7.

   Mom waters the plants every morning.

   • action verb
   • linking verb
8. 8.

   Maya looks happy.

   • linking verb
   • action verb
9. 9.

   The soup was hot.

   • linking verb
   • action verb
10. 10.

    The room was quiet.

    • linking verb
    • action verb
11. 11.

    Maya plays soccer after school.

    • action verb
    • linking verb
12. 12.

    The flowers smell sweet.

    • linking verb
    • action verb