Main and 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 (or auxiliary verb) is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase and add meaning, such as tense or mood.

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and one or more helping verbs that work together to convey action or state.

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

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barks

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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 purpose of a helping verb?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb by providing additional information about tense, mood, or voice.

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Give an example of a sentence with a helping verb.

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The children have finished their homework.

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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 supports the main verb to provide more context.

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'They will be playing soccer.'

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will be playing

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What are some common helping verbs?

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am, is, are, was, were, have, has, had, will, shall, can, could, may, might, must.