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20-Question Robot-Themed Linking Verbs Quiz for 5th-Grade English

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Published: November 3, 2025
20-Question Robot-Themed Linking Verbs Quiz for 5th-Grade English

Making Linking Verbs Fun with a Robot Theme

Heather wanted a 20-question multiple-choice/fill-in-the-blank quiz that helped her 5th graders apply linking verbs in complete sentences - using a robot theme to keep active learners engaged, with 3 options per question and verbs mixed from her list. Creating one that was fun, grammatically accurate, and classroom-ready used to take an hour of writing and checking.

Her prompt was specific:

“I need a 20-question multiple choice fill-in-the-blank quiz that will help my students apply linking verbs in full sentences. Listed 20 linking verbs The questions should not follow the order listed. Each question should have 3 options. Use a robot theme throughout.”

In seconds, Alayna’s Quiz Maker Agent delivered this complete, ready-to-use quiz (100 % verbatim - no changes made):


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Robot-Themed Linking Verbs Quiz

Hi Heather! I'd be happy to help you put together this robot-themed linking verb quiz. It sounds like a fun way to get your students engaged with grammar!

Here is a 20-question multiple-choice quiz designed to help your students apply linking verbs in various contexts.

🤖 The Galactic Robot Grammar Challenge 🤖

Instructions: Choose the best linking verb to complete each sentence. Circle the correct option (A, B, or C).

  1. Unit 7 __________ the fastest processing unit in the entire space station.
    • A) is
    • B) grow
    • C) seem
  2. After the long journey through the asteroid belt, the pilot robot __________ exhausted.
    • A) been
    • B) felt
    • C) am
  3. The scrap metal in the junkyard __________ like old rust and battery acid.
    • A) sounds
    • B) smells
    • C) turns
  4. These ancient blueprints __________ very confusing to the navigation computer.
    • A) become
    • B) are
    • C) stay
  5. I __________ ready to begin my morning diagnostic scan.
    • A) am
    • B) were
    • C) appear
  6. The new cooling liquid might __________ like sweet nectar to a thirsty drone.
    • A) remain
    • B) look
    • C) taste
  7. As the sun goes down on the desert planet, the shadows __________ long and dark.
    • A) grow
    • B) been
    • C) is
  8. Please __________ calm while the technician recalibrates your sensors.
    • A) stay
    • B) being
    • C) are
  9. The mysterious transmission from the distant moon __________ like a secret code.
    • A) tastes
    • B) sounds
    • C) am
  10. Last night, the repair bay __________ very crowded with broken droids.
    • A) was
    • B) become
    • C) look
  11. Your new metallic paint job __________ incredibly shiny under the laboratory lights!
    • A) smells
    • B) looks
    • C) been
  12. The heavy titanium doors __________ closed until the security code is entered.
    • A) remain
    • B) grow
    • C) feel
  13. After the software update, the tiny rover will __________ a master explorer.
    • A) turn
    • B) become
    • C) sound
  14. The stars __________ bright through the observatory's telescope.
    • A) appear
    • B) stay
    • C) is
  15. It is important to __________ helpful to the human crew members.
    • B) be
    • B) was
    • C) am
  16. The warning lights __________ red when the battery level drops below ten percent.
    • A) turn
    • B) seem
    • C) been
  17. Those loose wires __________ a bit dangerous to touch right now.
    • A) taste
    • B) seem
    • C) was
  18. The original robot prototypes __________ much smaller than the ones we use today.
    • A) were
    • B) is
    • C) stay
  19. This central computer has __________ active for over fifty years without a break.
    • A) being
    • B) been
    • C) become
  20. The damaged circuit board is currently __________ repaired by the Chief Engineer.
    • A) being
    • B) been
    • C) appear

Answer Key

  1. A (is)
  2. B (felt)
  3. B (smells)
  4. B (are)
  5. A (am)
  6. C (taste)
  7. A (grow)
  8. A (stay)
  9. B (sounds)
  10. A (was)
  11. B (looks)
  12. A (remain)
  13. B (become)
  14. A (appear)
  15. A (be)
  16. A (turn)
  17. B (seem)
  18. A (were)
  19. B (been)
  20. A (being)

Teacher's Note: If you'd like to turn this quiz into a visual presentation for your class, I recommend using Alayna's AI Slides Generator for Google Slides. You can find it in the Google Workspace Marketplace and access it directly via Extensions → Alayna AI for Google Slides™. It’s a great way to add some "robotic" flair to your lessons!

Is there anything else I can help you with today, Heather?

How This Robot-Themed Quiz Became Heather’s Favorite Linking Verbs Review Activity

  • High-Interest "Galactic Robot" Theme: The futuristic setting—filled with maintenance bays, asteroid belts, and navigation computers—instantly hooks 5th graders. By framing grammar as a "diagnostic scan" or "software update," this quiz turns a standard parts-of-speech lesson into an immersive sci-fi adventure that keeps students engaged and focused.
  • Full Sentence Context for Authentic Mastery: Unlike isolated verb drills, this 20-question quiz embeds linking verbs within complete narrative sentences. Students must analyze how the verb connects the robot subject to its state of being (e.g., "the pilot robot felt exhausted"), mirroring how grammar functions in real-world reading and writing.
  • Comprehensive Coverage of Linking Verb Types: The quiz targets a wide range of linking verbs beyond just "to be." It includes sensory verbs (smells, sounds, looks, tastes), state-of-change verbs (become, turn, grow), and condition verbs (remain, stay, appear, seem), providing a thorough 5th-grade level assessment.
  • Smart Distractors & Rigorous Scaffolding: The multiple-choice options are designed to challenge common misconceptions. By pairing "is" with "been" or "grow," students are forced to think about subject-verb agreement and tense (e.g., "The original robot prototypes were smaller"), ensuring true comprehension rather than lucky guessing.
  • Ready-to-Use with Zero Prep: Heather receives a "print-and-go" resource, complete with a formatted Answer Key. Whether projected on a whiteboard for a whole-class "Recalibration Game" or handed out for independent practice, this quiz eliminates the time-consuming task of drafting 20 themed questions from scratch.
  • High-Impact Technical Integration: Heather can use Alayna’s AI Slides Generator to turn these 20 questions into a professional classroom presentation. Displaying the "The Galactic Robot Grammar Challenge" on the big screen with robotic visuals adds an extra layer of flair that reinforces the futuristic theme of the lesson.

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