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 accompanies a main verb to form a verb phrase and adds functional or grammatical meaning.

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List three common helping verbs.

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Is, are, was, were, have, has, had, will, shall, can, could, may, might, must.

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What is the role of helping verbs in a sentence?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb in expressing tense, mood, voice, or aspect.

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

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Are.

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Complete the sentence with a helping verb: 'She _____ going to the store.'

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is.

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What helping verb is used to indicate future tense?

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Will.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'He has finished his homework.'

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Has.

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What is the helping verb in the sentence: 'You can join us for dinner.'

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Can.

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Complete the sentence with a helping verb: 'We _____ seen that movie before.'

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have.

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

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Will.