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 helps the main verb in a sentence by extending its meaning. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'have', 'has', 'will', and 'shall'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'She is running fast.'

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is

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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 to form different tenses, moods, or voices of the main verb.

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List three examples of helping verbs.

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is, have, will

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In the sentence 'They have finished their homework', what is the helping verb?

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have

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What is the verb phrase in the sentence: 'The dog has been barking all night'?

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has been barking

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'I will be attending the meeting.'

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will be

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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 of being, while a helping verb adds additional meaning or context to the main verb.

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In the sentence 'He can swim very well', what is the helping verb?

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can

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What are the two types of verbs in English?

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Main verbs and helping verbs.