Practice helping verbs and main 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: 'She is running fast.'

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running

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They have finished their homework.'

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have

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What is the function of helping verbs in a sentence?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb by providing additional information about tense, aspect, mood, or voice.

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Complete the sentence with the correct helping verb: 'He ___ going to the store.'

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is

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What are some common helping verbs?

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Common helping verbs include is, are, was, were, have, has, had, will, and shall.

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

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barked

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Choose the correct helping verb: 'I ___ seen that movie before.'

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have

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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 main action or state, while a helping verb supports the main verb by adding meaning related to tense or mood.