Decide whether the bold part in each of the following sentences is an “action verb” (A) or a “linking verb” (L).
You should taste the sauce to adjust the seasoning. ( L, A)
The soup tastes delicious. ( L, A )
The weather stays mild in spring. ( L, A)
We stayed overnight at our friend’s house.( L, A)
The old mansion looks haunted with its overgrown garden. ( A, L)
We looked at the stars shining brightly in the night sky. ( A, L)
The bakery always smells delightful with the aroma of fresh bread. ( A, L)
I can smell the flowers as we stroll through the botanical garden. ( L, A)
Choose the correct answer.
The music from the classical orchestra sounds incredibly ( soothing, soothingly).
The birthday cake looks so ( delicious, deliciously) with its layers of chocolate and creamy frosting.
In the library, the room remains ( quietly, quiet) to allow students to concentrate on their studies.
The sun ( seems, appears) in the morning, bringing warmth and light to the world.
Public transportation networks will grow ( dramatical, dramatically) to provide efficient options for traveling in future cities.
The need for green spaces will remain ( crucial, crucially) to provide residents with areas to relax.
Choose the correct answer.
City planners _____________ at ways to make future cities more environmentally friendly this year.
A. will be looking B. are looking
C. look D. looked
I think new and exciting cultural events will appear ____________ in future cities, offering residents diverse entertainment options.
A. irregular B. regularity
C. regular D. regularly
Transportation turns more ___________ with flying cars and high-speed trains connecting cities.
A. efficiency B. inefficiently
C. efficient D. efficiently
Her new dress ___________ beautiful, and she feels confident wearing it.
A. look B. looks
C. looked D. is looking
The weather seems ____________, so we can plan an outdoor activity.
A. pleasant B. pleasantness
C. pleased D. pleasantly
The music at the concert sounded ___________, and the audience applauded ___________.
A. fantasy – loud B. fantastic – loudly
C. fantastically – loudly D. fantastically – loud
The problem seemed ____________ at first, but it gradually became more ____________.
A. minority – challenging B. minor – challenging
C. minority – challengingly D. minor – challengingly
The mountain views ____________ stunning throughout the year attracting hikers and nature enthusiasts.
A. are remaining B. remains
C. will be remaining D. remain
Choose the underlined part that needs correcting.
The cityscape looks breathtakingly at night, especially from the top of the skyscraper.
A. of B. looks
C. breathtakingly D. from
The water in the lake feels cool, so it be perfect for a refreshing swim on a hot day.
A. so B. be
C. in D. cool
The judges have tasted the dish careful to evaluate exactly its flavor.
A. its B. evaluate
C. tasted D. careful
The situation appears complicatedly, but with teamwork, we can find a solution.
A. a B. but
C. find D. complicatedly
Write the correct form of the word in the box.
The students became [……………….] as the teacher continued the long lecture. (rest)
The project seemed […………………] (difficult), but with determination, they overcame it [………………………] (success).
The students study [………..] for their exams in the school library. (hard)
Completing a task [………………………] (success) can make anyone feel [………….] (happy) and accomplished
At night, the city looks [……………..] (magic) with all the lights shining [……………….] (bright) in the streets.
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