The Grammar Playlist- Verbs

Identify the linking verb in the sentence.
The bear is angry.

• Bear

• Is

• Angry

Answer explanation

"Is" is a linking verb because it connects the subject, "the bear," to the adjective "angry," without showing action. It just links the bear to how it feels.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Identify the helping verb in the sentence.
Brooke could ask the teacher for help.

• ask

• could

• help

• teacher

Answer explanation

"Could" is the helping verb because it works with the main verb "ask" to show that Brooke has the ability to ask for help. It "helps" the main verb express possibility or ability.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Identify the action verb in the sentence.
Long ago, medieval knights fought battles.

• medieval

• knights

• fought

• battles

Answer explanation

"Fought" is an action verb because it shows what the knights did—taking part in battles. It describes a physical action they performed.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Kerry was excited to go to Disney World for her birthday.

• Action verb

• Helping verb

• Linking verb

Answer explanation

"Was" is a linking verb because it connects the subject, "Kerry," to the feeling, "excited," without showing action.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Jamie wrote her entire essay in one night.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Answer explanation

"Wrote" is an action verb because it shows what Janine did. She "wrote" which is a physical action.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

George seems nervous about the test tomorrow.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Answer explanation

"Seems" is a linking verb because it connects George to the adjective "nervous" without showing action.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

They will visit their grandparents this weekend.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Answer explanation

"Will" is a helping verb because it works with the main verb "visit" to show when the action will happen in the future. It "helps" the main verb express future time.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

We should arrive to the theater early to get good seats.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Answer explanation

"Should" is a helping verb because it works with the main verb "arrive" to express what is suggested or expected.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Julia is the fastest runner on the track team.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Answer explanation

"Is" is a linking verb because it connects the subject, "Julia," to the description, "the fastest runner," without showing action.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

What is the HELPING VERB in the following sentence?

She has studied for hours to prepare for the test.

Answer explanation

Action verb = studied

Helping verb = has

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B