Main Verbs & Helping Verbs

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What is a main verb?

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

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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 adds meaning to the main verb.

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True or False: Helping verbs show action.

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False

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'She has been studying.'

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has

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

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playing

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

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

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True or False: The main verb can stand alone in a sentence.

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True

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Identify the helping verb: 'He did finish his homework.'

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did

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Identify the main verb: 'She will go to the store.'

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go

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

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A main verb expresses the main action, while a helping verb supports the main verb.