Action, Linking, and Helping Verbs

The dog was lonely when its owners left on vacation.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

The restaurant appears closed since the lights are off.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

The dessert tastes over-baked and burnt.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

The librarian finds book for students.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Gary should have went to the store before the hurricane.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

The twins like to dress in different clothes.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

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

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

Mrs. Powell might be the smartest teacher I know.

• action verb

• linking verb

• helping verb

What type of verb is the underlined verb: My dog is pooping on the ground.

• Action Verb

• Helping Verb

• Linking Verb

• Not a Verb

What is a verb?

• A person or thing that is being described

• A word that shows action or state of being

• The main idea that is being discussed

• The person or thing that is receiving action