Action, Linking, and Helping Verbs

Amy's next door neighbor is ninety-two years old.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The brothers work at an an automobile manufacturing plant in Michigan.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

She has been to Yellowstone National Park three times.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

In seven years, my uncle will retire.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

The dog was lonely when its owners left on vacation.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The restaurant appears closed since the lights are off.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

The dessert tastes over-baked and burnt.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

The twins like to dress in different clothes.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.RL.6.4

Tim and his wife must travel to Europe to visit their children.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Linking verbs

• show action

• help the action verb

• link the subject to a word that describes the subject