Helping/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, pronoun, or adjective that describes or identifies the subject.

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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The sky is blue,' 'is' is the linking verb connecting 'sky' to 'blue.'

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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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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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How do you identify a helping verb in a sentence?

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A helping verb is usually found before the main verb in a verb phrase, helping to express the action or state of being.

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Use a helping verb to complete the sentence: She _____ going to the concert tonight.

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is

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Use a linking verb to complete the sentence: The flowers _____ beautiful.

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are

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What is the role of linking verbs in a sentence?

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Linking verbs describe the state of being of the subject, connecting it to an adjective or noun that provides more information.

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In the sentence 'They are playing soccer,' what is the helping verb?

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The helping verb is 'are.'

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What is the difference between helping verbs and linking verbs?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb to express action or tense, while linking verbs connect the subject to a description or identification.