Verbs - Linking Verbs

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Subject: English Grammer

Semester: 1

Period: 2

Week: 8

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School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: English Grammar
Grade Level: Grade 10
Period: II
Week & Period: Week 8, Period II

Topic: Verbs – Linking Verbs

Specific Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, learners should be able to:

1. Define linking verbs.
2. Identify linking verbs in sentences.
3. Differentiate linking verbs from action verbs.
4. Use linking verbs correctly in written and spoken English.

 

A – Anticipation (Engage learners)

Starter Questions:

• What words do we use to describe how something “is” or “feels”?
• What do you notice about the word “is” in the sentence: “The food is hot”?

Think-Pair-Share:

• Think: What linking verb can replace the action in “She became famous”?
• Pair: Work with a classmate to list verbs that connect a subject to its description.
• Share: Students suggest examples, and teacher writes on the board.

Quick Activity:

• Teacher displays a few simple sentences and asks: Is this an action or a description?

 

B – Building Knowledge (Core Content)

1. Definition:

• A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to more information about the subject (usually an adjective or noun).

2. Common Linking Verbs:

• be, is, am, are, was, were, become, seem, appear, feel, look, sound, taste, remain, stay, grow

3. Examples:

• She is a nurse.
• They seem tired.
• The soup smells delicious.
• He became a doctor.

4. Linking vs Action Verbs: Some verbs (like smell, look, taste) can be either linking or action verbs:

• Linking: The flower smells sweet. (describes the flower)
• Action: He smelled the flower. (shows an action)

Table Comparison:

Verb	Linking Use	Action Use
smell	The food smells nice.	She smelled the food.
look	He looks happy.	He looked at the board.
feel	I feel sick.	She felt the baby’s forehead.

 

C – Consolidation (Application and Reflection)

Class Activities:

1. Verb Sort: Learners classify verbs as linking or action.
2. Sentence Correction: Identify and correct misuse of linking verbs.
3. Matching Game: Match subjects with appropriate linking verbs and complements.
4. Act It Out: Teacher gives adjectives, and learners form sentences using linking verbs.

Assignments:

1. Write 10 sentences using at least 5 different linking verbs.
2. Underline the linking verbs in the following sentences and identify the subject and complement: a. The boy is smart. b. The room looks clean. c. She seems tired. d. The cat was angry. e. He became a teacher.
3. Explain the difference between a linking and an action verb. Give two examples of each.

Assessment (In-class):

1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate linking verbs:
2. The soup __________ tasty.
3. He __________ a good leader.
4. They __________ excited about the trip.
5. It __________ cold outside.
6. My sister __________ a nurse.
7. Identify and underline the linking verb in each sentence and state the complement:
8. The sky is blue.
9. She became angry.
10. That child looks sad.
11. The weather was nice.
12. John is my best friend.
13. State whether the following are linking or action verbs in the given sentences:
14. The dog smells bad. → ________
15. She smelled the soup. → ________
16. They grew tired. → ________
17. He grew corn. → ________
18. You look confused. → ________

Teacher’s Reflection:

• Were learners able to distinguish linking verbs from action verbs?
• Did learners apply linking verbs correctly in their writing?
• Which students need reinforcement in using complements?