Question

part b: multiple choice
directions: read each question carefully. choose the best answer based on how the verb functions in the
sentence.

1. which sentence contains a helping verb that works with a main verb to show time or meaning?

a. students complete assignments daily. c. students are completing assignments.
b. completing assignments builds discipline. d. students completed assignments yesterday.

1. in which sentence does the verb act as a linking verb by connecting the subject to a description?

a. the teacher looks at the class. c. the teacher is looking carefully.
b. the teacher looks confident. d. the teacher looked quickly.

1. which statement is true about the verb in the sentence? the discussion became intense.

a. the verb is an infinitive. c. the verb helps another verb.
b. the verb shows physical action. d. the verb links the subject to a description.

1. which of the following sentences contains a gerund functioning as a noun?

a. she is preparing for the exam. c. she prepared thoroughly.
b. she will prepare later. d. preparing for the exam reduces stress.

Explanation:

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To determine the sentence with a helping verb, we analyze each option:

• Option A: "complete" is a main verb, no helping verb.
• Option B: "Completing" is a gerund, "builds" is a main verb, no helping verb.
• Option C: "are" is a helping verb (auxiliary verb) working with "completing" (main verb) to show the present continuous tense (time/meaning).
• Option D: "completed" is a main verb (simple past), no helping verb.

A linking verb connects the subject to a subject complement (description). Analyzing options:

• Option A: "looks at" is a transitive verb (action verb), not linking.
• Option B: "looks" (linking verb) connects "teacher" (subject) to "confident" (description of the teacher).
• Option C: "is looking" is an action verb (present continuous), not linking.
• Option D: "looked" (action verb, past tense) with "quickly" (adverb), not linking.

In the sentence "The discussion became intense", the verb "became" is a linking verb:

• Option A: "became" is not an infinitive (infinitive is "to + verb").
• Option B: "became" does not show physical action (it links subject to description).
• Option C: "became" is a main verb, not a helping verb.
• Option D: "became" links "discussion" (subject) to "intense" (description), so this is true.

Answer:

C. Students are completing assignments.

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