Let's solve the worksheet titled
"Linking or Helping?". The task is to determine whether the underlined word in each sentence is a
helping verb or a
linking verb.
We’ll go through each sentence one by one, identify the underlined word (which we assume is the verb in question), and decide if it’s a
helping verb (used with a main verb to show tense or action) or a
linking verb (connects the subject to a subject complement, often describing state of being).
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1. My little sister _is_ cute.
- Underlined:
is
- "Is" connects the subject ("my little sister") to the adjective "cute," describing her state.
- This is a
linking verb.
✔ Answer: L (Linking)
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2. She _is having_ a big birthday party next week.
- Underlined:
is having
- "Is" here helps the main verb "having" to form the present continuous tense.
- "Is" is a
helping verb.
✔ Answer: H (Helping)
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3. Her name _is_ Katelyn.
- Underlined:
is
- "Is" links the subject ("her name") to the noun "Katelyn" (a renaming).
- This is a
linking verb.
✔ Answer: L (Linking)
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4. Katelyn _will invite_ all of her friends to the party.
- Underlined:
will invite
- "Will" is a helping verb that shows future tense for the main verb "invite."
- So, "will" is a
helping verb.
✔ Answer: H (Helping)
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5. They _are going_ to eat cake.
- Underlined:
are going
- "Are" helps "going" to form the present continuous tense.
- "Are" is a
helping verb.
✔ Answer: H (Helping)
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6. Katelyn and her friends _are_ so excited.
- Underlined:
are
- "Are" connects the subject ("Katelyn and her friends") to the adjective "excited," describing their emotional state.
- This is a
linking verb.
✔ Answer: L (Linking)
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7. The cake _is_ in the shape of a princess tiara.
- Underlined:
is
- "Is" links the subject ("the cake") to the prepositional phrase "in the shape of a princess tiara," which describes what the cake is like.
- This is a
linking verb.
✔ Answer: L (Linking)
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8. The kids _will enjoy_ the party games and craft.
- Underlined:
will enjoy
- "Will" is used to show future tense for the main verb "enjoy."
- "Will" is a
helping verb.
✔ Answer: H (Helping)
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Final Answers:
1. L
2. H
3. L
4. H
5. H
6. L
7. L
8. H
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Summary:
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Linking verbs: *is*, *are* — when they connect the subject to a description or identity.
-
Helping verbs: *is*, *will*, *are* — when they help form tenses with main verbs.
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✔ Correct answers: L, H, L, H, H, L, L, H
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of linking and helping verbs worksheet.
