Main Verbs & 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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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase that indicates tense, mood, or voice.

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

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barks

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'She has finished her homework.'

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has

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What is the function of verbs in a sentence?

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Verbs express actions, conditions, or states of being.

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Provide an example of a sentence with both a main verb and a helping verb.

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She will go to the store.

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What is the difference between a transitive and intransitive verb?

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A transitive verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning, while an intransitive verb does not.

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

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playing

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What is the role of the verb in the sentence: 'He seems happy.'

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The verb 'seems' expresses a state of being.

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What is an example of a helping verb used in the future tense?

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will (as in 'will eat')