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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Give an example of a sentence with a main verb.

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She runs every morning.

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Give an example of a sentence with a helping verb.

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He is studying for his exams.

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What do verbs express?

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Verbs express an action, condition, or state of being.

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

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barked

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They will go to the park.'

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will

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What is the function of helping verbs in a sentence?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb in conveying the complete action or state.

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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 working hard.' (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 forming a verb phrase.