Helping Verbs

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is a verb that helps the main verb in a sentence by extending its meaning. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'have', 'has', 'will', 'shall', 'can', 'could', 'may', 'might', 'must', and 'do'.

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List three examples of helping verbs.

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is, have, will

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What is the role of helping verbs in a sentence?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb to form different tenses, moods, or voices of the main verb.

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Identify the helping verbs in the sentence: 'She is running fast.'

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is

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Identify the helping verbs in the sentence: 'They have been studying for hours.'

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have been

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What are modal helping verbs?

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Modal helping verbs are auxiliary verbs that express necessity or possibility. Examples include 'can', 'could', 'may', 'might', 'must', 'shall', and 'will'.

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Identify the helping verbs in the sentence: 'He could have won the race.'

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could have

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What is the difference between a helping verb and a main verb?

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A helping verb assists the main verb by providing additional meaning, while the main verb expresses the primary action or state of being in the sentence.

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Identify the helping verbs in the sentence: 'I will be going to the store.'

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will be

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Can a sentence have more than one helping verb? Provide an example.

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple helping verbs. Example: 'She has been working hard.' (has been)