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 'I would like to play baseball this year,' the helping verb is 'would.'

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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, have, has, had, will, shall, can, could, may, might, must.

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Identify the helping verb: 'She can swim very fast.'

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The helping verb is 'can.'

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Identify the helping verb: 'They are playing soccer.'

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The helping verb is 'are.'

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

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The helping verb is 'has.'

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Identify the helping verb: 'You might want to try again.'

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The helping verb is 'might.'

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What is the helping verb in the sentence: 'I will go to the store.'?

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The helping verb is 'will.'

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What is the helping verb in the sentence: 'She is reading a book.'?

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The helping verb is 'is.'