Helping Verbs

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb is a verb that helps the main verb express an action or state of being.

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Give an example of a helping verb.

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Examples of helping verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'will', 'have', 'might', and 'am'.

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What does the helping verb 'will' indicate?

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The helping verb 'will' indicates future action.

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What does the helping verb 'might' suggest?

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The helping verb 'might' suggests possibility.

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What is the helping verb in the sentence: 'I am reading a book'?

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The helping verb is 'am'.

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What is 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 does the helping verb 'had' indicate?

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The helping verb 'had' indicates a past action that was completed before another past action.

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In the sentence 'She is playing soccer', what is the helping verb?

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The helping verb is 'is'.

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What is the role of helping verbs in a sentence?

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Helping verbs work with main verbs to create verb tenses and express mood.

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Can a sentence have more than one helping verb?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple helping verbs, such as 'will be going'.