Helping and Linking Verbs

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb is a verb that helps the main verb express an action or state of being. Examples include 'am', 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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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. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'She is running fast.'

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The helping verb is 'is'.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The flowers are beautiful.'

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The linking verb is 'are'.

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What is the main function of a helping verb?

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The main function of a helping verb is to assist the main verb in forming a verb phrase that indicates tense, mood, or voice.

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What is the main function of a linking verb?

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The main function of a linking verb is to connect the subject with a word that describes or identifies it.

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Give an example of a sentence with a helping verb.

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I am studying for my test.

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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He is a great musician.

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show what the subject is doing, while linking verbs connect the subject to more information about it.

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

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The action verb is 'barks'.