Linking Verbs & Helping Verbs

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun, pronoun, or adjective that describes or identifies the subject.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase that indicates tense, mood, or voice.

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Give an example of a sentence using a linking verb.

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The soup tastes delicious.

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Give an example of a sentence using a helping verb.

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She is running in the park.

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What are some common linking verbs?

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Common linking verbs include 'be', 'become', 'seem', 'appear', 'feel', 'taste', 'look', 'sound', and 'smell'.

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What is the function of the verb 'to be' in a sentence?

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The verb 'to be' serves as a linking verb that connects the subject to a subject complement.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They have finished their homework.'

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The helping verb is 'have'.

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What is the difference between a linking verb and a helping verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject to a complement, while a helping verb assists the main verb in expressing tense, mood, or voice.

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Fill in the blank with the correct helping verb: 'She _______ going to the store later.'

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is

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Fill in the blank with the correct linking verb: 'The flowers _______ beautiful.'

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are