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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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 children have awakened because of the noise.'

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The main verb is 'awakened'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'Soon the school bus will come for the children.'

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The helping verb is 'will'.

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What is the function of a helping verb in a sentence?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb by providing additional meaning related to tense, aspect, mood, or voice.

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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 studying for her exams.' (has, been are helping verbs).

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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 additional information.

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Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'A player is passing the ball.'

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The main verb is 'passing'.

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What is the role of the subject in relation to the verb in a sentence?

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The subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb or is described by the verb.

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

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Example: 'They are running fast.' (Main verb: running, Helping verb: are).