WorksheetsParts of Speech: Linking and Helping Verb Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following best explains the function of a linking verb?
Linking verbs connect the subject to the rest of the sentence.
Linking verbs are used to help action verbs.
Linking verbs show action.
Linking verbs occur when you have two or more verbs grouped together.
Which of the following best explains the function of a helping verb?
Helping verbs show action.
Helping verbs connect the subject to the rest of the sentence.
Helping verbs occur when you have two or more verbs grouped together.
Helping verbs are used to help action verbs and linking verbs.
Identify whether the BOLD text is a helping verb, linking verb, or verb phrase.
Steven COULD help dad mow the lawn this afternoon.
helping verb
linking verb
verb phrase
Identify whether the BOLD text is a helping verb, linking verb, or verb phrase.
It has BEEN raining all week.
helping verb
linking verb
verb phrase
Identify whether the BOLD text is a helping verb, linking verb, or verb phrase.
The roller coaster LOOKED rickety.
helping verb
linking verb
verb phrase
What is the VERB PHRASE?
The concessionist is filling the bag with buttered popcorn.
is filling
the bag
with buttered
the concessionist
What is the VERB PHRASE?
The movie will start at 12:45.
will start
the movie
at 12:45
movie will
Linking verbs don't show action but 'link' to a condition.
True
False
____________________ occurs when you have two or more verbs grouped together.
helping verb
adverb
verb phrases
action verb
The last verb in a verb phrase is the main verb.
True
False
