Helping/Linking Verbs

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A linking verb is...

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a verb that doesn't show action but describes the subject.

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A helping verb is...

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a verb that helps another verb in a phrase

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Helping verbs express...

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Tense, Voice, Emphasis

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"The ice sculpture feels cold" is an example of a helping verb.

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False

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"The McDonald's bathroom smells awful" is an example of a linking verb.

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True

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"She will get the groceries from the car" is an example of a helping verb.

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True

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"The sandwich tastes good" is an example of a helping verb.

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False

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Linking verbs are contrasted with ______ verbs.

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action

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Feel, ____, Smell, _____, and Taste are linking verbs.

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Look, Sound