English Language Arts9-12+
Action and Linking Verbs Practice for 9th Grade
By Julie G.
A practice worksheet that helps 9th graders tell action verbs from linking verbs and identify predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives. It opens with a clear explanation of verb types and the substitution test, followed by sentence-level exercises and an answer key so students can check their work.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as a 20-30 minute guided practice after a short mini-lesson on verb types, or as independent review for students who need extra reinforcement.
- Discussion question: Why does the sentence "The soup smells good" use a linking verb while "The chef smells the soup" uses an action verb, even though the verb is the same word?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: have them apply the substitution test (replace the verb with is, am, or are) aloud before deciding, and pair them with a partner for the first few items.
- Extension for advanced students: ask them to write three original sentences, one for each category: an action verb, a linking verb with a predicate nominative, and a linking verb with a predicate adjective.
- Estimated time: about 25 minutes including review of the answer key.
English Language Arts9-12+
Action and Linking Verbs Practice for 9th Grade
By Julie G.
A practice worksheet that helps 9th graders tell action verbs from linking verbs and identify predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives. It opens with a clear explanation of verb types and the substitution test, followed by sentence-level exercises and an answer key so students can check their work.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as a 20-30 minute guided practice after a short mini-lesson on verb types, or as independent review for students who need extra reinforcement.
- Discussion question: Why does the sentence "The soup smells good" use a linking verb while "The chef smells the soup" uses an action verb, even though the verb is the same word?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: have them apply the substitution test (replace the verb with is, am, or are) aloud before deciding, and pair them with a partner for the first few items.
- Extension for advanced students: ask them to write three original sentences, one for each category: an action verb, a linking verb with a predicate nominative, and a linking verb with a predicate adjective.
- Estimated time: about 25 minutes including review of the answer key.