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8 questions with a Christmas theme plus a full answer key. Perfect for Grade 4 English.
⬇ Download WorksheetStudents will identify linking verbs that connect a subject to a word that describes or renames it.
After Q5, pause and ask students to act out the difference: 'Leo IS excited' (freeze and point to yourself) vs. 'Leo JUMPS excited' (jump around). This physical contrast, tied to the snow globe scene in the passage, helps kinesthetic learners lock in the rule before the harder questions.
- Circle the linking verb in this sentence: 'Leo is brave.'
- Which word is the linking verb? 'The snow globe looks shiny.'
- Fill in the blank with the correct linking verb. 'Leo ___ happy when he found the candy cane.' (feels / runs)
...plus 5 more questions in the full worksheet
Instructions: Read each question and choose or write the linking verb that connects the subject to a describing word. Remember: a linking verb does NOT show action — it connects!
Standard: L.4.1
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About this English worksheet for Grade 4
Fourth-grade students need to master linking verbs to strengthen sentence construction and avoid fragments, since identifying 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' and 'were' helps them recognize complete predicates. Use this worksheet as a formative assessment or guided practice activity to monitor whether students can distinguish linking verbs from action verbs, then provide targeted small-group instruction based on their responses.
This printable English worksheet is designed for Grade 4 students and covers Linking Verbs. The Christmas theme keeps kids engaged while they practice essential English skills. Every worksheet includes a full answer key making it easy for parents and teachers to check work instantly. Aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Grade 4 English. Print-ready at US Letter size. No login required — download and print in seconds.
Last updated: April 2026
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