Main and Helping Verbs

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase is a combination of a main verb and one or more helping verbs that work together to express an action or state of being.

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

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is

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

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playing

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What is the role of a helping verb?

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A helping verb assists the main verb in a sentence by extending its meaning, indicating tense, mood, or voice.

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What is the main verb in the sentence: 'He has finished his homework.'

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finished

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Identify the verb phrase in this sentence: 'We will be going to the park.'

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will be going

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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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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'They have been waiting for an hour.'

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have been

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What is the verb phrase in the sentence: 'She can swim very well.'

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can swim

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Classify the verb 'are' in the sentence: 'They are happy.'

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Helping verb