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17-Helping and Linking Verbs-21



True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

B.21. The little child became sleepy.
 

 2. 

B.21.  The animal sounded like they were in distress..
 

 3. 

B.21. Some of the students’ artwork was unusual.
 

 4. 

B.21. Mother felt angry when we left the kitchen a mess.
 

 5. 

B.21.  Nick and Zac were praticing for the competition.
 

 6. 

B.21. The baby had  ripped the pages out of the book.
 

 7. 

B.21. The pizza tasted good.
 

 8. 

B.21. My favorite subject could be reading.
 

 9. 

A.21. The pizza tasted good.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 10. 

C.21.  Choose the linking verb/helping verb(s) to replace the word.
The baby became tired.
a.
was
c.
good
b.
thought
d.
None
 

 11. 

B.21.  Choose the linking verb/helping verb(s) to replace the word.
Nate was seen by Mary.
a.
to see
c.
had been
b.
the last
d.
None
 

 12. 

C.21.  Choose the linking verb/helping verb(s) to replace the word..
Your bedroom looks nice after you cleaned.
a.
is
c.
after
b.
bedroom
d.
None
 

 13. 

C.21.  Choose the linking verb/helping verb(s) to replace the word.
The shade under the trees would make it feel cooler.
a.
might
c.
good
b.
thought
d.
None
 

 14. 

B.21.  Choose the linking verb/helping verb(s) in the sentence.
The team must be sad after they lost the game.
a.
sad
c.
must be
b.
after
d.
None
 

 15. 

C.21.  Choose the linking verb/helping verb(s) to replace the word..
The birds can be noisy by the feeder.
a.
might be
c.
after
b.
bedroom
d.
None
 

 16. 

C.21.  Choose the linking verb/helping verb(s) in the sentence.
I should have called to tell you about the show.
a.
I
c.
have called
b.
should have
d.
None
 

 17. 

B.21.  Choose the linking verb/helping verb(s) in the sentence.
Was Mandy the last person to see Nate?
a.
to see
c.
Was
b.
the last
d.
None
 

 18. 

C.21.  Choose the linking verb/helping verb(s) in the sentence.
Patty can help you learn the verbs.
a.
verbs
c.
can
b.
help
d.
None
 

 19. 

C.21.  Choose the linking verb/helping verb(s) in the sentence.
My report should be done tomorrow.
a.
be done
c.
should be
b.
My report
d.
None
 

 20. 

C.21.  Choose the linking verb/helping verb(s) in the sentence.
Shall I call you when we’re ready?
a.
ready
c.
we’re
b.
Shall
d.
None
 



 
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