Linking and 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 or an adjective that describes or identifies the subject.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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An example of a linking verb is 'is' in the sentence 'She is happy.'

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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 helping verb.

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An example of a helping verb is 'can' in the sentence 'I can swim.'

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What is the purpose of helping verbs?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb in expressing action or a state of being.

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List some common helping verbs.

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Common helping verbs include: is, are, was, were, have, has, had, will, shall, can, could, may, might, must.

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What is the difference between linking verbs and helping verbs?

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Linking verbs connect the subject to a complement, while helping verbs assist the main verb in a verb phrase.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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The helping verb is 'are.'

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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The linking verb is 'tastes.'

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What is a subject complement?

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A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and describes or renames the subject.