Identifying Verbs and Verbal Phrases

Linking verbs tell what the subject of a sentence . . .

• does

• is

• has

• feels

A linking verb can be the main verb in a sentence.

• true

• false

The job of a linking verb it to _______ the subject of a sentence with a word in the predicate that tells more about the subject.

• help

• cancel

• link

A helping verb can be used with an action verb and a

• helping verb

• linking verb

The last word in a verb phrase will always be the

• answer

• helping verb

• main verb

Choose the linking verb in the following sentence:

A hang glider has a lightweight sail with a control bar underneath.

Which of the following is not a helping verb:

• is

• are

• could

• going

• might

Direct objects only follow an ____ verb.

• action

• helping

• linking

Identify the direct object in the following sentence:

Last summer we attended several concerts.

Identify the direct object in the following sentence:

A hang glider can carry a full-grown person in its harness.