Action, Linking and Helping Verbs

Front

Mrs. Baker is forty-two years old.

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linking verb

Front

She works at an automobile plant in Michigan.

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action verb

Front

She has been working there for twenty years.

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helping verb

Front

In 20 years, she will retire.

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helping verb

Front

Mr. Baker was 42 years old last year.

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linking verb

Front

Marc is a year older than Amy.

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linking verb

Front

Do you want to go to 7th Street after school?

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helping verb

Front

Suzanne finds pets for seniors.

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action verb

Front

The guidance counselor has been helping students for years.

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helping verb

Front

Mrs. Navarra likes to cook on weekends.

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action verb