Helping/Linking Verbs

A linking verb is...

• an action

• a verb that DOESN'T show an action but describes the subject

• a verb that helps another verb

• a description of a word

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.4.1B

A helping verb is...

• a description

• an action

• a verb that DOESN'T show an action but describes the subject

• a verb that helps another verb in a phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.4.1B

Helping verbs are used to express...

• Tense, Voice, Emphasis

• Emotions, Traits, People

• Expressions, Idioms, Similes

• Metaphors, Thoughts, Texts

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.4.1B

True or False:

"The ice sculpture feels cold" is an example of a helping verb.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.4.1B

True or False:

"The McDonald's bathroom smells awful" is an example of a linking verb.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.4.1B

True or False:

"She will get the groceries from the car" is an example of a helping verb.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.4.1B

True or False:

"The sandwich tastes good" is an example of a helping verb.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.4.1B

Give 4 examples helping verbs

Answer explanation

Am, Is, Was, Were, Being, Been, Be, Have, Has, Had, Do, Does, Did, Will, Would, Shall, Should

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.4.1B

Linking verbs are often contrasted with ______ verbs.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Feel, ____, Smell, _____, and Taste are forms of linking verbs.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.4.1B