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

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

Helping verbs are used to express...

• Tense, Voice, Emphasis

• Emotions, Traits, People

• Expressions, Idioms, Similes

• Metaphors, Thoughts, Texts

True or False:

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

• True

• False

True or False:

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

• True

• False

True or False:

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

• True

• False

True or False:

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

• True

• False

Give 4 examples helping verbs

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

Linking verbs are often contrasted with ______ verbs.

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