Parts of Speech: Linking and Helping Verb Review

Which of the following best explains the function of a linking verb?

• Linking verbs connect the subject to the rest of the sentence.

• Linking verbs are used to help action verbs.

• Linking verbs show action.

• Linking verbs occur when you have two or more verbs grouped together.

Which of the following best explains the function of a helping verb?

• Helping verbs show action.

• Helping verbs connect the subject to the rest of the sentence.

• Helping verbs occur when you have two or more verbs grouped together.

• Helping verbs are used to help action verbs and linking verbs.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

Identify whether the BOLD text is a helping verb, linking verb, or verb phrase.

Steven COULD help dad mow the lawn this afternoon.

• helping verb

• linking verb

• verb phrase

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CCSS.L.6.4A

Identify whether the BOLD text is a helping verb, linking verb, or verb phrase.

It has BEEN raining all week.

• helping verb

• linking verb

• verb phrase

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.4

Identify whether the BOLD text is a helping verb, linking verb, or verb phrase.

The roller coaster LOOKED rickety.

• helping verb

• linking verb

• verb phrase

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the VERB PHRASE?

The concessionist is filling the bag with buttered popcorn.

• is filling

• the bag

• with buttered

• the concessionist

What is the VERB PHRASE?

The movie will start at 12:45.

• will start

• the movie

• at 12:45

• movie will

Linking verbs don't show action but 'link' to a condition.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.6

____________________ occurs when you have two or more verbs grouped together.

• helping verb

• adverb

• verb phrases

• action verb

The last verb in a verb phrase is the main verb.

• True

• False