Linking & Helping Verbs

Recognizing Linking & Helping Verbs

Grammar & Composition

Let's learn about L.V.

A linking verb....

• Doesn't express action.

• Links a word in the predicate to the subject.

Remember

• Some L.V. (to be) can also be helping verbs.

• Some L.V. can also be action verbs.

Multiple Choice

The puppy's whine sounded pitiful.

• Action

• Linking

Multiple Choice

Most migratory birds travel the same paths each year.

• Action

• Linking

Multiple Choice

Matthew Henry was a profound student of God's word.

• Action

• Linking

Multiple Choice

Branson kicked the football between the goal posts.

• Action

• Linking

Multiple Choice

This flower appears smaller than tat one.

• Action

• Linking

Multiple Choice

Caleb was a fearless warrior.

• Action

• Linking

Multiple Choice

Peter sounded the alarm when he saw the smoke.

• Action

• Linking

Let's lear about H.V.

A helping verb helps the main verb make a statement.

VERB PHRASES

• Helping verbs + main verb (s)

• Is sometimes interrupted by other words.

• Jeremy has been working diligently on his project.

• The book can be found in the library.

• Do not quit now!

• Can Sophia play Volleyball?

Multiple Choice

Has Kylie finished her piano lesson yet?

• Action

• Linking

Multiple Choice

How lovely you look tonight!

• Action

• Linking

Multiple Choice

The wolf has been reintroduced into the Yellowstone National Park.

• Action

• Linking

Multiple Choice

God freely gives grace to His children.

• Action

• Linking

Multiple Choice

The pizza tasted great to the hungry players.

• Action

• Linking

TASK

• For the following verbs, write two sentences. Use the verbs as action verbs in the first sentence and as linking verb in the second.

• (1) sound, (2) appear, (3) look, and (4) taste