Linking, Helping and Action Verbs

Front

What is a linking verb?

Back

A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a noun or adjective that describes it.

Front

Give an example of a linking verb.

Back

Examples of linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

Front

What is an action verb?

Back

An action verb expresses physical or mental action.

Front

Give an example of an action verb.

Back

Examples of action verbs include 'run', 'jump', 'think', and 'write'.

Front

What is a helping verb?

Back

A helping verb, or auxiliary verb, helps the main verb in a sentence by extending its meaning.

Front

Give an example of a helping verb.

Back

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

Front

Which verb connects the subject to a noun or adjective?

Back

Linking verb.

Front

What is the purpose of a helping verb?

Back

The purpose of a helping verb is to add detail to the main verb, indicating tense, mood, or voice.

Front

Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'She is a teacher.'

Back

The linking verb is 'is'.

Front

Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'He runs every morning.'

Back

The action verb is 'runs'.