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', 'will', and 'must'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'The student will count the number of seats left.'

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will

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Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'My dad and my mom must travel to New York next week.'

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travel

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Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'The student will count the number of seats left.'

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count

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'I am looking forward to the party this weekend.'

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am

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Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'The security guard did walk around the building.'

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walk

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What is the role of a main verb in a sentence?

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The main verb expresses the primary action or state of being in a sentence.

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Can a sentence have more than one helping verb? Give an example.

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple helping verbs. Example: 'She has been studying for her exams.' (has, been are helping verbs).

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

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A helping verb assists the main verb by providing additional meaning, while the main verb conveys the primary action or state.

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List three examples of helping verbs.

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is, have, will.