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Main and Helping Verbs FLASHCARD

Main and Helping Verbs FLASHCARD

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English

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a main verb?

Back

A main verb is the primary verb in a sentence that expresses the main action or state of being. For example, in 'She runs fast,' 'runs' is the main verb.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a helping verb?

Back

A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase. For example, in 'She is running,' 'is' is the helping verb.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The main verb is 'barked.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They have finished their homework.'

Back

The helping verb is 'have.'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The main verb indicates the action or state of being of the subject in the sentence.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The helping verb assists the main verb by adding tense, mood, or voice to the action.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a sentence with both a main verb and a helping verb:

Back

'She has been studying for the test.' (Main verb: studying, Helping verb: has, been)

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