Linking and Helping Verbs

The video tutorial explains the difference between linking and helping verbs. Linking verbs connect the subject to other parts of the sentence and provide information about the subject's state or condition. Examples include 'is', 'was', and 'have been'. Helping verbs, on the other hand, assist the main verb by extending or clarifying its meaning, often indicating tense. Examples include 'am', 'were', and 'had been'. The tutorial provides examples for both types of verbs to help viewers understand their usage.

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• Identifying adjectives and adverbs

• Identifying nouns and pronouns

• Identifying linking and helping verbs

• Identifying action verbs

What does a linking verb do in a sentence?

• Shows action

• Connects the subject to other parts of the sentence

• Describes the subject

• Modifies the verb

Which of the following is a linking verb?

• Is

• Quickly

• Jump

• Run

Which of the following is NOT a linking verb?

• Am

• Was

• Is

• Run

In the sentence 'Christine is a good singer', what role does 'is' play?

• Linking verb

• Main verb

• Adjective

• Helping verb

What information does the linking verb 'was' provide in the sentence 'Miss Gonzalez was my first grade teacher'?

• The location of the subject

• The time of the action

• The state or condition of the subject

• The action being performed

Which of the following sentences contains a linking verb?

• They have finished their homework.

• The cat ran quickly.

• The sky is blue.

• She will arrive soon.

What is the role of 'have been' in the sentence 'The children have been very attentive'?

• Helping verb

• Linking verb

• Main verb

• Adjective

What is the function of a helping verb?

• To help the main verb by extending or clarifying its meaning

• To connect the subject to the predicate

• To show action

• To describe the subject

Which of the following is a helping verb?

• Quickly

• Run

• Beautiful

• Have been