Helping and Linking Verbs

Front

Helping verb in: You should drink lots of water to stay hydrated.

Back

should

Front

Linking verb in 'They are smart and respectful.'

Back

are

Front

Helping verb in 'I am riding my bike home from school.'

Back

am

Front

Helping verb in 'I am taller than my brother.'

Back

am

Front

Helping verb in 'They were laughing at his funny jokes.'

Back

were

Front

Linking verb in 'They are silly together.'

Back

are

Front

Helping verb in 'I will ask her to help me':

Back

will

Front

Linking verb in 'Jerome is the team's quarterback.'

Back

is

Front

Helping verb in 'The athlete does participate every day.'

Back

does

Front

Peach pies are delicious! Helping or linking verb?

Back

linking verb