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different types of verbs?
tomorrow is my ela exam (8th grade, pre-ap) and i need to know the difference of verbs. problem is, i failed basically every grammar test we took while working on grammar.
correct me if im wrong:
linking verb: links the subject to the rest of the sentence (??¿)
helping verb: basically a verb that comes before another.
action verb: kinda self explanatory, i get action verbs. i dont need help on them
i just need help on differentiating linking verbs and helping because i ALWAYS get mixed up on them.
also, is there any certain way ya'll remember the difference? help is appreciated! :)
1 Answer
- 7 years ago
Go here for a good definition and examples of linking verbs: http://www.k12reader.com/linking-verbs-explained/
Same for helping verbs - really good site:
http://www.k12reader.com/helping-verbs/
A helping verb is necessary when you use a participle or gerund or infinitive (i.e. any form of a verb that cannot stand alone):
has been
was reading
used to go
Sorry I can't think of any good way to remember the difference. Perhaps the examples in the sites at the links above will help.
I hope others will step in here.
Good luck on that exam!
