Understanding Linking and Auxiliary Verbs

The video tutorial covers three main types of verbs: linking verbs, auxiliary verbs, and their subcategories. Linking verbs connect the subject to a noun or adjective, while auxiliary verbs, including primary and modal auxiliaries, help form tenses and express modality. Examples and explanations are provided for each type, enhancing understanding of their roles in English grammar.

What is the primary function of linking verbs?

• To express modality

• To indicate the tense of the sentence

• To link the subject to a noun or adjective

• To describe the action of the subject

In the sentence 'Lisa is beautiful', what role does the word 'is' play?

• Action verb

• Auxiliary verb

• Linking verb

• Modal verb

What is the role of the verb 'are' in the sentence 'They are intelligent students'?

• Action verb

• Linking verb

• Modal verb

• Primary auxiliary

Which of the following is NOT a linking verb?

• Seem

• Run

• Appear

• Taste

In the sentence 'The mushroom pizza tastes delicious', what is the function of 'tastes'?

• Primary auxiliary

• Modal verb

• Linking verb

• Action verb

What are auxiliary verbs also known as?

• Helping verbs

• Modal verbs

• Linking verbs

• Action verbs

Which of the following is a primary auxiliary verb?

• Might

• Should

• Have

• Can

Which verb form is used to indicate the present tense in the sentence 'I am writing a letter'?

• Writing

• Am

• I

• Letter

Which verb form is NOT a part of the primary auxiliaries?

• Done

• Could

• Had

• Was

Which of the following is NOT a form of the verb 'be'?

• Do

• Being

• Been

• Was