Verbs- main, helping, and linking

Front

What is an action verb?

Back

An action verb is a word that expresses physical or mental action. Examples include 'run', 'think', and 'jump'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Identify the main function of a helping verb.

Back

A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase that indicates tense, mood, or voice. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'have'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

Front

What is a linking verb?

Back

A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun or an adjective that describes or identifies the subject. Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'seem'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.1.1E

Front

Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

Back

Maria walked to the classroom.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

In the sentence 'You are working very hard on this material', what is the role of 'are'?

Back

'Are' is a helping verb in this sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.1.1E

Front

What is the verb in the sentence 'Daniel jumps rope at recess'?

Back

'Jumps' is the action verb in this sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

In the sentence 'Bella was going to see Simon today', what type of verb is 'was'?

Back

'Was' is a helping verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

Front

Identify the linking verb in the sentence 'The dog looks happy.'

Back

'Looks' is the linking verb in this sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.1.1E

Front

What is the difference between a helping verb and a linking verb?

Back

A helping verb assists the main verb in a verb phrase, while a linking verb connects the subject to a complement that describes or identifies it.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

Front

List three examples of helping verbs.

Back

Examples of helping verbs include 'is', 'have', and 'will'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C