Main Verbs and Helping Verbs Practice

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What is a main verb?

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A main verb is the primary verb in a sentence that shows the main action or state of being.

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Give an example of a main verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The dog runs fast,' the main verb is 'runs.'

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase.

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Give an example of a helping verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is reading a book,' the helping verb is 'is.'

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Identify the main verb: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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The main verb is 'sleeps.'

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Identify the helping verb: 'They are going to the park.'

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The helping verb is 'are.'

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What is the purpose of a helping verb?

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Helping verbs help to express tense, mood, or voice in a sentence.

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Identify the main verb: 'He has finished his homework.'

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The main verb is 'finished.'

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Identify the helping verb: 'I will play soccer tomorrow.'

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The helping verb is 'will.'

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What is the difference between a main verb and a helping verb?

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A main verb shows the main action, while a helping verb assists the main verb in expressing tense or mood.