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', '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. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'She can swim very well.'

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The helping verb is 'can'.

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

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The linking verb is 'smell'.

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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 connect the subject to additional information about the subject.

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Give an example of a sentence with a helping verb.

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Example: 'I will go to the store.' (The helping verb is 'will').

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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Example: 'He is a doctor.' (The linking verb is 'is').

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What are some common helping verbs?

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Common helping verbs include: is, are, was, were, will, shall, can, could, may, might, must, and should.

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What are some common linking verbs?

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Common linking verbs include: is, are, was, were, seem, become, and feel.