Main Verbs & Helping Verbs 3.2

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What is a main verb?

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A main verb is a word that shows the main action or state of being in a sentence. For example, in 'The dog runs,' 'runs' is the main verb.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb is a word that helps the main verb express tense, mood, or voice. For example, in 'She is running,' 'is' is the helping verb.

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Identify the main verb in this sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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The main verb is 'sleeps.'

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

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The helping verb is 'are.'

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'The sun shines brightly'?

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The verb is 'shines.'

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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.'

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In the sentence 'The children were laughing,' what is the main verb?

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The main verb is 'laughing.'

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What is the difference between a main verb and a helping verb?

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A main verb shows the main action, while a helping verb assists the main verb in expressing tense or mood.

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Identify the main verb in this sentence: 'She dances beautifully.'

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The main verb is 'dances.'

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

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The helping verb is 'will.'