Parts of Speech: Verbs Linking vs. Auxiliary Verbs Verb: A verb is a part of speech that shows action or state of being. A linking verb connects a subject of a verb to additional information about the subject, and an auxiliary verb helps another verb to express its tense, mood, or voice. Linking Verb: The students are excited about the field trip. Auxiliary Verb: The students are going on a field trip. Linking Verb: Louisa is a student. Auxiliary Verb: Louisa is writing the paper. Directions: Identify the underlined verb as either a linking or an auxiliary verb by writing L for linking or A for auxiliary in the space provided. ___L___ The soccer players look exhausted. The students in Mr. Lewis’ science class are dreading the upcoming test. In the afternoon, we are going to the mall to look for clothes for the dance. She is happy. She is traveling to Europe this summer. The puppies seem irritated with all of the noise outside. The group should make its decision soon. Did you know that Suzy can eat ten pies in one sitting? They will not be attending the assembly today. The chickens in the farmer’s coop were very hungry. Did he do the homework that is due in Mrs. Avila’s class today? just put the letter of the type of verb