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Linking verbs, helping verbs, main verbs, and verb phrases.Main verbs: The verb in a verb phrase that expresses the action, state, or relation.
Examples:
write
sing
play
laugh
think
sleep
dream
run
Linking verbs: A linking verb connects the subject with a word that gives information about the subject, such as a condition or relationship. They do not show any action; but, they link the subject with the rest of the sentence.
Examples:
Examples:
Verb Phrases: A verb phrase is the portion of a sentence that contains both the verb and a helping verb.
Examples:
Examples:
write
sing
play
laugh
think
sleep
dream
run
Linking verbs: A linking verb connects the subject with a word that gives information about the subject, such as a condition or relationship. They do not show any action; but, they link the subject with the rest of the sentence.
Examples:
- William is excited about his promotion.
- She appears upset about the announcement.
- The eggs smell rotten.
- He went red after tripping on the rug.
- Your plans for the wedding sound nice.
- You look exhausted after studying all night.
- I am putty in his hands.
- Maria might have been more forthcoming with the news.
Examples:
- as
- are
- was
- were
- been
- be
- can
- has
- shall
- will
- do
- does
- did
- have
- should
- may
- might
- being
- would
- must
- could
- had
Verb Phrases: A verb phrase is the portion of a sentence that contains both the verb and a helping verb.
Examples:
- She was walking quickly to the mall.
- He should wait before going swimming.
- Those girls are not trying very hard.
- Ted might eat the cake.
- You must go right now.
- You can’t eat that!
- My mother is fixing us some dinner.