3.6 Main Verbs and Helping Verbs

Front

Identify the main verb: I am watching television.

Back

present participle

Front

Main verb in: 'George has learned about cheese.'

Back

past participle

Front

Main verb in: 'Many adults walk their dogs at night.'

Back

base

Front

Main verb in: 'Did you act in the play last Christmas?'

Back

base

Front

Main verb in: 'The girls are eating pizza after practice.'

Back

present participle

Front

Main verb in: 'We were working in the gym last night.'

Back

present participle

Front

Main verb in: 'David is planning a party.'

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present participle

Front

Main verb in: 'The baby watched the cat chase another cat.'

Back

past

Front

Main verb in: 'Many teachers have used their own money for projects.'

Back

past participle

Front

Main verb in: 'Does the man see his shadow?'

Back

base