Link Chain

This worksheet, titled “Basic Linking Word Search,” focuses on common linking verbs. These are words that do not show action but rather connect the subject to a subject complement. Examples include “am,” “is,” “are,” “was,” and “were.” Students will search for these verbs in the grid and build awareness of their function in sentence structure.

Working through this activity helps students solidify their recognition of linking verbs, which is essential for proper grammar and sentence construction. Searching for these words improves pattern recognition and strengthens visual scanning skills. Additionally, it reinforces spelling and helps differentiate linking verbs from action verbs. As students become more familiar with these words, their reading fluency and grammatical accuracy improve. This type of exercise is particularly beneficial for English language learners and elementary-grade students.

Irregular Verbs We’re Looking For – Am, Is, Are, Was, Were, Be, Being, Been, Seem, Become, Remain, Appear, Stay, Grow, Turn