Helping and Linking 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 or an adjective that describes or identifies the subject. Example: 'She is a teacher.'

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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. Example: 'He is running.'

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses a physical or mental activity. Example: 'She runs fast.'

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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'The sky is blue.' (Here, 'is' is the linking verb.)

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Give an example of a sentence with a helping verb.

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'They have finished their homework.' (Here, 'have' is the helping verb.)

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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The action verb is 'barked.'

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What is the role of a linking verb in a sentence?

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The role of a linking verb is to connect the subject to additional information about the subject.

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What are some common helping verbs?

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Common helping verbs include: am, is, are, was, were, have, has, had, will, and can.

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How can you identify an action verb in a sentence?

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An action verb can usually be identified by asking 'What is the subject doing?' Example: In 'She dances beautifully,' 'dances' is the action verb.

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What is the difference between a linking verb and an action verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject to more information, while an action verb shows what the subject is doing.