Linking, auxiliary and helping verbs
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Linking, auxiliary and helping verbs
I am really confuse on these verbs. I also have a lot of questions regarding this matter. Are these verbs necessary to form a noun clause? When are we going to use these verbs? And what are the differences? Are they the same as the be verbs? Help me.
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Re: Linking, auxiliary and helping verbs
Linking verb is a popular term for what is more formally termed a COPULA, e.g. 'is' in 'is happy', which requires a complement other than a direct object.
An auxiliary verb is one that needs to be used in conjunction with another verb to form a complete verb phrase. Auxiliaries can be MODAL (e.g. can/may/should) or non-modal (e.g. 'is' in 'is going'). Auxiliary verbs may also be termed 'helping verbs'.
I hope that helps to some extent!
An auxiliary verb is one that needs to be used in conjunction with another verb to form a complete verb phrase. Auxiliaries can be MODAL (e.g. can/may/should) or non-modal (e.g. 'is' in 'is going'). Auxiliary verbs may also be termed 'helping verbs'.
I hope that helps to some extent!