Verbs: Action, Linking and Helping - English Grammar Lesson
This lesson explains verbs: action, linking and helping in simple English, with rules and examples for students and exam preparation.
Rule
Action verbs show what someone does, linking verbs connect a subject to a description (is, seem), and helping verbs support the main verb (have, will).
Examples
- She runs daily.
- He seems tired.
- They have finished.
Common Mistake
| Incorrect | She are happy |
|---|---|
| Correct | She is happy |
Practice Tip
Write three original sentences about this topic, then check each one against the rule above.
Related: Parts of Speech and English Tenses.