Helping/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 a state of being.

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Give an example of a helping verb.

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Examples of helping verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'have', 'has', 'will', 'shall', 'can', 'could', 'may', 'might', 'must', '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.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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An example of a linking verb is 'is' in the sentence 'She is happy'.

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What is the main function of helping verbs?

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The main function of helping verbs is to assist the main verb in forming a verb phrase that indicates tense, mood, or voice.

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What is the difference between action verbs and helping verbs?

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Action verbs express physical or mental actions, while helping verbs assist the main verb in a sentence.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'She will go to the party.'

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The helping verb is 'will'.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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The linking verb is 'tastes'.

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What type of verb is 'am' in the sentence 'I am excited'?

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'Am' is a linking verb.

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What type of verb is 'should' in the sentence 'You should try harder'?

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'Should' is a helping verb.