<p> VERB NOTES:</p><p>A verb expresses ACTION or BEING. An action verb tells what the subject of the sentence does. A linking verb does not show action, but instead shows state-of-being. A verb that is made up of more than one word is called a verb phrase. The last word in a verb phrase is the main verb, and the other words are called auxiliary or HELPING verbs. Ex: Cesar and Ruth are going to soccer practice after school. main verb=going helping verb=are</p><p>Common Helping/Auxiliary Verbs</p><p>Common Linking Verbs </p><p>If you’re really observant you might have noticed that many of the linking verbs are also on the helping verb list. You might ask, “So, what is the difference between a helping verb and a linking verb?” </p><p>ANSWER: HELPING/auxiliary verbs are ALWAYS part of a VERB PHRASE which ends with a main (action) verb, but a LINKING verb NEVER ends with an action verb. </p><p>Sentence w/helping verbs: Carmen will be practicing all afternoon. verb phrase= will be practicing main verb= practicing helping verbs=will be</p><p>Sentence w/linking verb: Mom’s laundry smells so fresh and clean. linking verb=smells</p>