Language Quiz

What is the difference between linking verbs and helping verbs?

• Linking verbs connect the subject to a noun or adjective, while helping verbs come before the main verb to express tense, mood, or voice.

• Linking verbs and helping verbs are the same thing.

• Linking verbs come before the main verb to express tense, mood, or voice, while helping verbs connect the subject to a noun or adjective.

• Linking verbs connect the subject to an adverb, while helping verbs come before the main verb to express tense, mood, or voice.

Which of the following is a linking verb: 'is', 'help', or 'run'?

• jump

• run

• is

• help

Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'She has been studying for hours.'

• is studying

• had been

• has been

• will be

Which preposition of time is correct in the sentence: 'I will meet you ___ 5 o'clock.'? (a) at (b) on (c) in

• between

• in

• at

• on

Choose the correct preposition of place in the sentence: 'The book is ___ the table.' (a) on (b) in (c) at

• under

• on

• above

• in

What is the main function of linking verbs?

• To modify adverbs

• To indicate action

• To express emotions

• To connect the subject to a noun or adjective

Which of the following is a helping verb: 'go', 'am', or 'eat'?

• am

• run

• eat

• go

Identify the preposition of time in the sentence: 'We went to the beach during the summer.'

• during

• from

• at

• in

Which preposition of place is correct in the sentence: 'The cat is ___ the roof.'? (a) on (b) in (c) at

• on

• above

• under

• in

What is the main function of prepositions of time?

• To describe the location of an action or event

• To indicate the reason for an action or event

• To show the manner in which an action or event takes place

• To indicate when an action or event takes place