Action and Linking Verbs

Grade 4 Grammar Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the kind of verb in each sentence.

1. 1.

   The road was icy.

   • action verb
   • linking verb
2. 2.

   My cousins were late.

   • linking verb
   • action verb
3. 3.

   Priya carries her lunch in a red bag.

   • linking verb
   • action verb
4. 4.

   Our neighbors are friendly.

   • action verb
   • linking verb
5. 5.

   The boys kicked the ball down the street.

   • action verb
   • linking verb
6. 6.

   The wind blows the leaves around the yard.

   • action verb
   • linking verb
7. 7.

   My shoes were wet.

   • linking verb
   • action verb
8. 8.

   Raj tied his shoes by the door.

   • action verb
   • linking verb
9. 9.

   Grandpa fixes old clocks.

   • linking verb
   • action verb
10. 10.

    Our teacher is kind.

    • linking verb
    • action verb
11. 11.

    The ducks swim across the pond.

    • action verb
    • linking verb
12. 12.

    The soup is hot.

    • linking verb
    • action verb