Action Helping and Linking Verbs Practice

Which word is an action verb in the sentence?

Amanda pulled dozens of weeds that were in the flower beds.

• were

• pulled

• dozens

Which word is an action verb in the sentence?

• always

• makes

• seem

Which word is an action verb in the sentence?

The weary travelers signed with relief when the journey was over.

• weary

• travelers

• sighed

Which words are the helping verb and main verb in the sentence?

• has often

• has complained

• has often complained

Which words are the helping verb and main verb in the sentence?

• will appear

• essay will

• top essay

Which words are the helping verb and main verb in the sentence?

• didn't hear

• did hear

• hear the sirens

What type of verb is in italics?

Andrew was happy that he found his jacket.

• helping verb

• main verb

• linking verb

What type of verb is in italics?

The driver stopped the car when the light turned red.

• helping verb

• main verb

• action verb

What type of verb is in italics?

Marci says that Ed did send the letter.

• helping verb

• linking verbs

• action verb

What type of verb is in italics?

Laura has written a short story for her class.

• helping verb

• main verb

• linking verb