What is the primary function of a linking verb?

Helping and Linking Verbs

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To connect the subject to the complement
To show action
To indicate tense
To modify the subject
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a linking verb?
Is
Runs
Are
Looks
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence 'He is a doctor', what role does 'is' play?
Linking verb
Adjective
Helping verb
Main verb
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence contains a linking verb?
We play cricket
He writes a letter
They are happy
She runs fast
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence 'Stars are bright', what is the function of 'are'?
Main verb
Helping verb
Linking verb
Adjective
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses a linking verb?
He is running
She seems tired
They have gone
We will play
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is another name for helping verbs?
Linking verbs
Main verbs
Finite verbs
Auxiliary verbs
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