## [Review exercise: Linking verbs](/hypergrammar-2/review-linking-verbs) ## Avertissement Ce contenu est offert en anglais seulement. Indicate whether the highlighted [verb](what-is-a-verb#whatisverb) is used as a [linking verb](linking-verbs#link): You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. 1\. Frankenstein **is** the name of the scientist not the monster. linking verb not a linking verb ## Good work! **Question:** Frankenstein **is** the name of the scientist not the monster. **Answer:** The answer *linking verb* is correct. **Explanation:** The verb *be* is generally used as a linking verb. The [noun phrase](the-function-of-phrases#phrsubj) *the name of the scientist not the monster* is a [subject complement](objects-and-complements#scmplmnt) that identifies the proper noun *Frankenstein*. ## Oops! **Question:** Frankenstein **is** the name of the scientist not the monster. **Answer:** The answer *not a linking verb* is incorrect. **Explanation:** The verb *be* is generally used as a linking verb. The [noun phrase](the-function-of-phrases#phrsubj) *the name of the scientist not the monster* is a [subject complement](objects-and-complements#scmplmnt) that identifies the proper noun *Frankenstein*. 2\. The oenophile **tasted** several types of Beaujolais. linking verb not a linking verb ## Oops! **Question:** The oenophile **tasted** several types of Beaujolais. **Answer:** The answer *linking verb* is incorrect. **Explanation:** The verb *tasted* is followed by a noun phrase (*several types of Beaujolais*) that acts as a [direct object](objects-and-complements#directobject). ## Good work! **Question:** The oenophile **tasted** several types of Beaujolais. **Answer:** The answer *not a linking verb* is correct. **Explanation:** The verb *tasted* is followed by a noun phrase (*several types of Beaujolais*) that acts as a [direct object](objects-and-complements#directobject). 3\. Francine **grows** prize-winning dahlias. linking verb not a linking verb ## Oops! **Question:** Francine **grows** prize-winning dahlias. **Answer:** The answer *linking verb* is incorrect. **Explanation:** Here the verb *grows* is used as a [transitive verb](transitive-and-intransitive-verbs#transitiveverb) and takes the noun phrase *prize-winning dahlias* as a direct object. ## Good work! **Question:** Francine **grows** prize-winning dahlias. **Answer:** The answer *not a linking verb* is correct. **Explanation:** Here the verb *grows* is used as a [transitive verb](transitive-and-intransitive-verbs#transitiveverb) and takes the noun phrase *prize-winning dahlias* as a direct object. 4\. The cheesecake **tastes** delicious. linking verb not a linking verb ## Good work! **Question:** The cheesecake **tastes** delicious. **Answer:** The answer *linking verb* is correct. **Explanation:** The verb *tastes* is used as a linking verb. The [adjective](what-is-an-adjective#adjective) *delicious* is a subject complement that identifies the [subject](subject-and-predicate#subject) of the sentence, *the cheesecake*. ## Oops! **Question:** The cheesecake **tastes** delicious. **Answer:** The answer *not a linking verb* is incorrect. **Explanation:** The verb *tastes* is used as a linking verb. The [adjective](what-is-an-adjective#adjective) *delicious* is a subject complement that identifies the [subject](subject-and-predicate#subject) of the sentence, *the cheesecake*. 5\. After smoking three cigars, Bridget **turned** green. linking verb not a linking verb ## Good work! **Question:** After smoking three cigars, Bridget **turned** green. **Answer:** The answer *linking verb* is correct. **Explanation:** Here the verb *turned* is used as a linking verb. The adjective *green* is a subject complement that describes the subject *Bridget*. ## Oops! **Question:** After smoking three cigars, Bridget **turned** green. **Answer:** The answer *not a linking verb* is incorrect. **Explanation:** Here the verb *turned* is used as a linking verb. The adjective *green* is a subject complement that describes the subject *Bridget*. 6\. The cat fastidiously **smelled** the dish of food placed before it. linking verb not a linking verb ## Oops! **Question:** The cat fastidiously **smelled** the dish of food placed before it. **Answer:** The answer *linking verb* is incorrect. **Explanation:** The verb *smelled* is used as a transitive verb and takes the noun phrase *the dish of food* as a direct object. ## Good work! **Question:** The cat fastidiously **smelled** the dish of food placed before it. **Answer:** The answer *not a linking verb* is correct. **Explanation:** The verb *smelled* is used as a transitive verb and takes the noun phrase *the dish of food* as a direct object. 7\. The flowers always **grow** quickly during a sunny summer. linking verb not a linking verb ## Oops! **Question:** The flowers always **grow** quickly during a sunny summer. **Answer:** The answer *linking verb* is incorrect. **Explanation:** Here the verb *grow* is used as an [intransitive verb](transitive-and-intransitive-verbs#intransitiveverb) and is modified by the adverb *quickly* and the [phrase](building-phrases#bldphr) *during a sunny summer*. ## Good work! **Question:** The flowers always **grow** quickly during a sunny summer. **Answer:** The answer *not a linking verb* is correct. **Explanation:** Here the verb *grow* is used as an [intransitive verb](transitive-and-intransitive-verbs#intransitiveverb) and is modified by the adverb *quickly* and the [phrase](building-phrases#bldphr) *during a sunny summer*. 8\. The stew that Gordon made **smells** too spicy to me. linking verb not a linking verb ## Good work! **Question:** The stew that Gordon made **smells** too spicy to me. **Answer:** The answer *linking verb* is correct. **Explanation:** The verb *smells* is used as a linking verb. The phrase *too spicy* is a subject complement that identifies the nature of the stew. The [dependent clause](using-clauses-as-nouns-adjectives-and-adverbs#dependentclauses) *that Gordon made* functions as an adjective defining the nature of the stew. ## Oops! **Question:** The stew that Gordon made **smells** too spicy to me. **Answer:** The answer *not a linking verb* is incorrect. **Explanation:** The verb *smells* is used as a linking verb. The phrase *too spicy* is a subject complement that identifies the nature of the stew. The [dependent clause](using-clauses-as-nouns-adjectives-and-adverbs#dependentclauses) *that Gordon made* functions as an adjective defining the nature of the stew. 9\. Walter was annoyed because Sophy **turned** the corner too quickly. linking verb not a linking verb ## Oops! **Question:** Walter was annoyed because Sophy **turned** the corner too quickly. **Answer:** The answer *linking verb* is incorrect. **Explanation:** Here the verb *turned* is used as a transitive verb and takes the direct object *the corner*. ## Good work! **Question:** Walter was annoyed because Sophy **turned** the corner too quickly. **Answer:** The answer *not a linking verb* is correct. **Explanation:** Here the verb *turned* is used as a transitive verb and takes the direct object *the corner*. 10\. Lester B. Pearson **was** a prominent twentieth-century politician. linking verb not a linking verb ## Good work! **Question:** Lester B. Pearson **was** a prominent twentieth-century politician. **Answer:** The answer *linking verb* is correct. **Explanation:** The verb *be* is generally used as a linking verb. The noun phrase *a prominent twentieth-century politician* is a subject complement that identifies the [proper noun](what-is-a-noun#propnoun) *Lester B. Pearson*. ## Oops! **Question:** Lester B. Pearson **was** a prominent twentieth-century politician. **Answer:** The answer *not a linking verb* is incorrect. **Explanation:** The verb *be* is generally used as a linking verb. The noun phrase *a prominent twentieth-century politician* is a subject complement that identifies the [proper noun](what-is-a-noun#propnoun) *Lester B. Pearson*. Laisser ce champ vide ## Avis de droit d’auteur pour l’outil HyperGrammar 2 © Département d’anglais, Faculté des arts, Université d’Ottawa Un outil mis en ligne par le Bureau de la traduction, Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada ## Rechercher par thèmes connexes Vous voulez en apprendre davantage sur un thème abordé dans cette page? 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