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', and 'shall'.

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List some common helping verbs.

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Common helping verbs include: is, am, are, was, were, have, has, had, will, shall, can, could, may, might, must, and should.

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What is the role of helping verbs in a sentence?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb to form different tenses, moods, or voices. They help convey the time of action or state of being.

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

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The helping verb is 'is'.

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

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The helping verb is 'have'.

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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 primary action or state of being in a sentence, while a helping verb adds additional meaning or context to the main verb.

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Can a sentence have more than one helping verb? Give an example.

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple helping verbs. Example: 'She will be going to the store.' (Helping verbs: will, be)

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What is a modal helping verb?

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Modal helping verbs are a type of helping verb that express necessity or possibility. Examples include can, could, may, might, must, shall, and will.

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Identify the helping verbs in this sentence: 'I might have been mistaken.'

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The helping verbs are 'might', 'have', and 'been'.

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What is the helping verb in the sentence: 'He should study for the test.'

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The helping verb is 'should'.