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. It adds meaning to the main verb.

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Give an example of a helping verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is running fast,' the helping verb is 'is'.

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List some common helping verbs.

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

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How do helping verbs change the meaning of a sentence?

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Helping verbs can indicate tense, mood, or voice, which helps clarify when an action takes place or the likelihood of it happening.

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Identify the helping verb: 'They will go to the park.'

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The helping verb is 'will'.

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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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What is the role of the helping verb in the sentence 'She can swim very well'?

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The helping verb 'can' indicates ability.

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Identify the helping verb: 'We are going to the store.'

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The helping verb is 'are'.

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What is the helping verb in the sentence 'I might join the team'?

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The helping verb is 'might'.

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Identify the helping verb: 'They should study for the test.'

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The helping verb is 'should'.