Helping Verbs

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What are helping verbs?

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Helping verbs, also known as auxiliary verbs, are verbs that help the main verb in a sentence by extending its meaning. They are used to form different tenses, moods, and voices of the main verb.

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How many helping verbs are there in English?

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There are 23 helping verbs in English.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'She will go to the store.'

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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 information about tense, mood, or voice.

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List three examples of helping verbs.

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Examples of helping verbs include: is, are, was, were, have, has, had, will, shall, may, might, must, can, could, and should.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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The action verb is 'barks'.

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What is the difference between a helping verb and an action verb?

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A helping verb assists the main verb and does not express action by itself, while an action verb expresses a physical or mental action.

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

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The helping verb is 'are'.

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What is the action verb in the sentence: 'She danced gracefully.'

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The action verb is 'danced'.

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In the sentence 'He has finished his homework,' what is the helping verb?

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The helping verb is 'has'.