Action, Linking, and Helping Verbs

Amy's next door neighbor is ninety-two years old.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

The brothers work at an an automobile manufacturing plant in Michigan.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

She has been to Yellowstone National Park three times.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

In seven years, my uncle will retire.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

The dog was lonely when its owners left on vacation.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

The restaurant appears closed since the lights are off.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

The dessert tastes over-baked and burnt.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

The twins like to dress in different clothes.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Tim and his wife must travel to Europe to visit their children.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Linking verbs

• show action

• help the action verb

• link the subject to a word that describes the subject

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B