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', 'have', 'has', 'will', 'shall', 'can', and 'may'.

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

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The helping verb is 'is'.

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

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Helping verbs are used to form different tenses, moods, and voices of main verbs, providing additional meaning.

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

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The helping verb is 'have'.

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What are the two types of verbs in English?

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The two types of verbs are main verbs and helping verbs.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'He will be attending the meeting.'

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The helping verbs are 'will be'.

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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. For example, 'has been running'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'You can go to the party.'

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The helping verb is 'can'.

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What is the helping verb in the sentence: 'She might have left early.'

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The helping verbs are 'might have'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'We are going to the store.'

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The helping verb is 'are'.