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 in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She may go with you after she completes her work,' the helping verb is 'may.'

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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, moods, or voices.

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List some common helping verbs.

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Common helping verbs include: is, are, was, were, be, being, been, have, has, had, do, does, did, will, would, shall, should, can, could, may, might, must.

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What is the helping verb in this sentence: 'My mom will help me with my homework.'

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The helping verb is 'will.'

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Identify the helping verb: 'You must work hard each and every day at school.'

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The helping verb is 'must.'

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What is the helping verb in the sentence: 'Could you please answer the phone for me?'

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The helping verb is 'could.'

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Find the helping verb: 'He has crossed the street without someone helping him.'

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The helping verb is 'has.'

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How do helping verbs change the meaning of a sentence?

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Helping verbs can change the tense or mood of the main verb, affecting the overall meaning of the sentence.

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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 or state of being, while a helping verb assists the main verb.