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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She is a teacher.

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Give an example of a sentence using a helping verb.

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They are running in the park.

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List three common linking verbs.

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am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been.

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List three common helping verbs.

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have, has, had, do, does, did, will, shall.

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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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How do you identify a helping verb in a sentence?

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A helping verb is typically found before the main verb in a verb phrase and helps to express tense, mood, or voice.

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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 additional information about the subject, while a helping verb assists the main verb in expressing action or a state of being.

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What is the role of the verb 'was' in the sentence: 'He was a good student last year'?

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In this sentence, 'was' is a linking verb that connects the subject 'He' to the subject complement 'a good student'.