Linking and Helping 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 a state of being. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'can', and 'will'.

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What do helping verbs do?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb in a sentence to convey a complete thought, often indicating tense, mood, or voice.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'Shaley can ride her sister's bike.'

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The helping verb is 'can'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'I will write my essay eventually.'

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The helping verb is 'will'.

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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 'seem'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The glass looked dirty.'

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The linking verb is 'looked'.

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Choose the correct linking verb: 'That ______ a good group of students to take on a field trip.'

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The correct linking verb is 'is'.

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

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A helping verb assists the main verb, while a linking verb connects the subject to additional information about the subject.

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List three examples of helping verbs.

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Examples of helping verbs include 'can', 'will', and 'have'.

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List three examples of linking verbs.

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Examples of linking verbs include 'is', 'are', and 'was'.