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 express tense, mood, or voice. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'will', 'may', and 'might'.

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

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The helping verb is 'is'.

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

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The helping verb is 'have'.

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

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The helping verb is 'will'.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'I might join the team.'

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The helping verb is 'might'.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'We are playing soccer.'

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The helping verb is 'are'.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'She was reading a book.'

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The helping verb is 'was'.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'You should try your best.'

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The helping verb is 'should'.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'They could see the mountains.'

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The helping verb is 'could'.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'He has been working hard.'

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The helping verbs are 'has' and 'been'.