Main and Helping Verbs

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What is a main verb?

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A main verb is the primary verb in a sentence that expresses the main action or state of being.

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Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

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runs

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb (or auxiliary verb) is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase and provide additional meaning.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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are

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and any helping verbs that accompany it.

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'He has been studying for hours.'

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has been studying

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

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A main verb expresses the primary action or state, while a helping verb assists the main verb in conveying tense, mood, or voice.

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Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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barked

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What role do helping verbs play in a sentence?

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Helping verbs modify the main verb to indicate tense, aspect, mood, or voice.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'She will be attending the meeting.'

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will