Helping/Linking Verbs

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is a verb that helps the main verb express action or a state of being. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'have', 'has', 'will', and 'must'.

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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 predicate adjective or predicate noun. Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'seem', and 'become'.

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Give an example of a sentence with a helping verb.

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I am running in the race.

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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The cake is delicious.

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

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Helping verbs assist the main verb in forming a verb phrase, indicating tense, mood, or voice.

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

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Linking verbs connect the subject to additional information about the subject, such as an adjective or noun.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'She has finished her homework.'

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The helping verb is 'has'.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'They are happy.'

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The linking verb is 'are'.

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What do linking verbs NOT do?

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Linking verbs do not show action; they connect the subject to a description or identification.

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What do helping verbs help to form?

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Helping verbs help to form verb tenses, moods, and voices.