The Verb to Be: Helping and Linking Verbs

The Verb to Be: Helping and Linking Verbs

Pages 89 and 90

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Helping verbs are used to help the main verb in a sentence to show the verb's tense or to form a negative statement or a question.

They usually come before the main verb, and they can change the tense of another verb.

Example

He was driving on the Ring of Kerry.

(The verb was helps the verb driving)

Linking verbs do not show an action.

They link the subject to information about the subject. They can act as the sole verb in the sentence.

Example

Blarney Castle is very old.

(The verb is links Blarney Castle with the adjective old.)

The verb to be can be used as either a linking verb or a helping verb.

Exercise Time

Pages 89 and 90 (first exercise)

Read the sentences.

Then write whether the verb to be is being used as a linking verb or a helping verb on the line.

Multiple Choice

John is talking to Sara about traveling to Wales.

• helping verb

• linking verb

Multiple Choice

Our family was proud to watch my sister at graduation.

• helping verb

• linking verb

Multiple Choice

They are all sitting in the front row.

• helping verb

• linking verb

Multiple Choice

Are you watching the rugby league final tonight?

• helping verb

• linking verb

Multiple Choice

Singing is good for your brain and can make you feel better.

• helping verb

• linking verb

Multiple Choice

Yesterday, Glen was asking about our trip.

• helping verb

• linking verb

Multiple Choice

We were glad the appointment could be moved.

• helping verb

• linking verb

Multiple Choice

The kindergarteners were gluing decorations onto the page.

• helping verb

• linking verb

Multiple Choice

The horn at the beginning of the race was very loud.

• helping verb

• linking verb

Multiple Choice

My new neighbor Hannah is a friendly girl.

• helping verb

• linking verb

Complete the sentences below

using the correct form of the verb to be.

Thank you!

Practice Vocabulary for the Quizlet Live challenge.