Question

linking verbs worksheet (complements part 1)
a linking verb connects the subject part with a noun or adjective in the predicate part. common linking verbs include; (is, are, was, were, am etc..)
directions: write each sentence below. circle the linking verb. draw an arrow to the complement.
example a: i am going to school in the morning.
answer: am - going to school

1. the students in the class are very restless.
2. the teacher was very nervous on the first day of school.
3. the team was very excited about the big game coming up on the weekend.
4. they are very pleased that the students were able to culminate on stage.
5. we are excited to announce a new winner!
6. he has been a good friend to me my entire life.
7. we were so happy that you came to our party.
8. they are pleased that they won the competition.

Explanation:

For each sentence, identify the linking verb (as per the common ones like is, are, was, were, am, has been etc.) and the complement (noun or adjective that the linking verb connects to the subject).

1. In "The students in the class are very restless", "are" is the linking verb and "very restless" (adjective) is the complement.
2. In "The teacher was very nervous on the first day of school", "was" is the linking verb and "very nervous" (adjective) is the complement.
3. In "The team was very excited about the big game coming up on the weekend", "was" is the linking verb and "very excited" (adjective) is the complement.
4. In "They are very pleased that the students were able to culminate on stage", "are" is the linking verb and "very pleased" (adjective) is the complement.
5. In "We are excited to announce a new winner!", "are" is the linking verb and "excited" (adjective) is the complement.
6. In "He has been a good friend to me my entire life", "has been" is the linking verb and "a good friend" (noun) is the complement.
7. In "We were so happy that you came to our party", "were" is the linking verb and "so happy" (adjective) is the complement.
8. In "They are pleased that they won the competition", "are" is the linking verb and "pleased" (adjective) is the complement.

Answer:

1. Linking verb: are; Complement: very restless
2. Linking verb: was; Complement: very nervous
3. Linking verb: was; Complement: very excited
4. Linking verb: are; Complement: very pleased
5. Linking verb: are; Complement: excited
6. Linking verb: has been; Complement: a good friend
7. Linking verb: were; Complement: so happy
8. Linking verb: are; Complement: pleased