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. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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What is the main function of a helping verb?

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The main function of a helping verb is to add detail to the main verb, indicating tense, mood, or voice.

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Can you give an example of a sentence with a helping verb?

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Sure! In the sentence 'She is running fast', 'is' is the helping verb.

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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 eating'.

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

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The helping verb is 'are'.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses a physical or mental action. For example, 'jump', 'think', or 'run'.

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

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The action verb is 'barked'.

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What is the difference between a helping verb and an action verb?

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A helping verb assists the main verb, while an action verb shows what the subject is doing.

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What is the verb phrase in the sentence: 'The cat was sleeping on the couch.'?

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The verb phrase is 'was sleeping'.

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What are some common helping verbs?

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Common helping verbs include: am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been, have, has, had.