Helping and Linking verbs

Front

What is a verb that helps the main verb in a verb phrase?

Back

Helping verb

Front

Which type of verb expresses a physical or mental activity?

Back

Action verb

Front

In the sentence 'You are working very hard on this material', is 'are' a helping or a linking verb?

Back

Helping verb

Front

In the sentence 'I am your friend', what type of verb is 'am'?

Back

Linking verb

Front

In the sentence 'He is a gentleman', what type of verb is 'is'?

Back

Linking verb

Front

What is the main function of a helping verb?

Back

To assist the main verb in a verb phrase.

Front

What is the main function of a linking verb?

Back

To connect the subject of a sentence with a subject complement.

Front

Give an example of a helping verb.

Back

Is, are, was, were, have, has, do, does.

Front

Give an example of an action verb.

Back

Run, jump, think, eat.

Front

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

Back

Helping verbs assist main verbs; linking verbs connect the subject to a complement.