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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Simple sentence check for verbs

I have several sentence that I need help with. main verbs, linking verbs, and helping verbs.

1. Jeff and I are best friends.

2. Jeff's dad is an animal doctor.

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Typically linking verbs are forms of be : am, is, are, was, were. A linking verb is a main verb. In fact, any verb can be used as a main verb.

  • Typically linking verbs are forms of be : am, is, are, was, were.
  • A linking verb is a main verb.
  • In fact, any verb can be used as a main verb.
  • Helping verbs are usually forms of be or have when followed by other verbs.
  • I think this gives you enough information to answer your own question.
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Typically linking verbs are forms of be: am, is, are, was, were.

A linking verb is a main verb. In fact, any verb can be used as a main verb.

Helping verbs are usually forms of be or have when followed by other verbs.

I think this gives you enough information to answer your own question. Try it. Post your answer and we'll comment.

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