Helping and Linking Verbs
Is the italicized word a helping verb or a linking verb?
Robbie is coming to the soccer game with his family.
linking verb
Which of the following is a proper noun?
sports
summer
Ms. Brooks
coaches
Ms. Brooks
What is the plural form of the word goose?
Geese
What is the verb phrase in the following sentence?
I am cleaning the bathroom right now.
am cleaning
What is a proper noun?
A noun that names a specific person, place, or thing.
Spell the plural form of the word butterfly.
Butterflies
What is the helping verb in this sentence? How do you know?
Jack will need to call you back later.
will
Does this sentence have any capitalization errors? If so, what are they?
Mrs. Smith lives in madrid, Spain with her family.
Yes. Madrid should be capitalized because it is a specific city in Spain.
Spell the plural form of the word stitch.
Stitches
I should finish my homework before playing with my friends.
In the above sentence, is should a linking verb or a helping verb?
Helping verb
Does this sentence have any capitalization errors? If so, what are they?
My Brother and I love to play games at the cabin.
Yes, brother should not be capitalized because it is a common noun.
I had one loaf of bread, but now I have two______. (Spell it.)
Loaves
Fill in the blank with a helping verb.
Lisa ____ help with the laundry.
Possible responses: will, should
What are the nouns in the sentence below? When you identify them, tell whether they are common or proper.
Mr. Morton walked his dog down the long, windy road.
Mr. Morton-proper noun
dog--common noun
road--common noun
How would the word fans be written as a plural possessive?
fans'