Helping and Linking Verbs

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb is a verb that helps the main verb express an action or state of being. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'have', 'has', 'will', and 'should'.

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What is a linking verb?

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

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Give an example of a sentence with a helping verb.

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She is running fast.

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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He is a teacher.

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What is the main function of a helping verb?

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The main function of a helping verb is to assist the main verb in forming a verb phrase that indicates tense, mood, or voice.

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What is the main function of a linking verb?

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The main function of a linking verb is to link the subject to additional information about the subject.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'They have finished their homework.'

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The helping verb is 'have'.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The flowers are beautiful.'

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The linking verb is 'are'.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. Examples include 'run', 'jump', 'think', and 'play'.

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Can a sentence have more than one helping verb?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple helping verbs. For example: 'She has been studying for her test.' (has and been are helping verbs).