Linking and Helping verbs

Front

Linking verbs connect the subject to a descriptor. Identify the linking verb: Kevin is a White Bear Lake firefighter.

Back

is

Front

Type of verb in red: 'is' in 'Mrs. Baker is forty-two years old.'

Back

linking verb

Front

Identify the verb phrase: The car is making an awful noise.

Back

is making

Front

Helping verb(s) in: Who will be running in the race today?

Back

will be

Front

Linking verbs

Back

link the subject to a predicate adjective or predicate noun

Front

Helping verbs

Back

help the action verb

Front

Dirt track racing is exciting!

Back

linking verb

Front

Jeremy is building his race car for the 2019 season.

Back

helping verb

Front

We are planning on racing at Old No. 1 Speedway this weekend.

Back

helping verb

Front

Races in April are freezing!

Back

linking verb