Linking Verb Diagrams

You remember that linking verbs are the ones that act like an equals sign.

Here's an example: Grammar is fun! OR Grammar = fun!

(If that doesn't seem familiar, go to the VERBS page and review linking verbs before trying to diagram.)

Linking verbs sentences get diagrammed like this:

See how the line between the verb (is) and the Predicate Adjective (fun) slants back towards the verb and the subject?

I remember the slanty line by thinking about the idea that linking verbs work like an equals sign. I imagine that the slanty line is trying to fall down and replace the verb with an equals sign, kind of like this:

Grammar = fun diagram goes here

Here are some other examples:

That sentence about bagels is missing its horizontal base line. I'll fix it later, but in the meantime, just imagine the line is there.

Try some of the practice sentences (attached below).

I've added keys so you can check your work.

Once you feel comfortable with linking verb sentences, go on to Intransitive Action Verb Diagrams.

Or you can go back to the Main Diagramming Page