Main and Helping Verbs

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What is a MAIN verb?

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A MAIN verb expresses the main action or state of being in a sentence. For example, in 'She runs fast,' 'runs' is the main verb.

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What is a HELPING verb?

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A HELPING verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, helps the main verb express tense, mood, or voice. For example, in 'She is running,' 'is' is the helping verb.

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Identify the MAIN verb in this sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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The MAIN verb is 'barks.'

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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 the contraction for 'you are'?

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The contraction is 'you're.'

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Identify the MAIN verb in this sentence: 'He was reading a book.'

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The MAIN verb is 'reading.'

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Identify the HELPING verb in this sentence: 'She has finished her homework.'

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The HELPING verb is 'has.'

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What is the MAIN verb in this sentence: 'We will go to the park.'

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The MAIN verb is 'go.'

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of two words combined, often using an apostrophe. For example, 'do not' becomes 'don't.'

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Identify the MAIN verb in this sentence: 'They are singing a song.'

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The MAIN verb is 'singing.'