Verb Phrases with Helping Verbs
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a verb phrase?
Back
A verb phrase consists of a main verb and any helping (auxiliary) verbs that accompany it.
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CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a helping verb?
Back
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can you name some common helping verbs?
Back
Common helping verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'has', 'have', 'will', 'shall', 'can', 'could', 'may', 'might', 'must', and 'do'.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of the main verb in a verb phrase?
Back
The main verb expresses the primary action or state of being in the sentence.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you identify the main verb in a sentence?
Back
The main verb can usually be identified by finding the action or state of being that is not a helping verb.
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CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a main verb and a helping verb?
Back
A main verb conveys the primary action or state, while a helping verb assists the main verb in expressing tense, mood, or voice.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a verb phrase?
Back
An example of a verb phrase is 'has been running', where 'has' is the helping verb and 'running' is the main verb.
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CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
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