HELPING AND MAIN VERBS

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What is a main verb?

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

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb (or auxiliary verb) is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase that indicates tense, mood, or voice.

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

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The main verb is 'barks.'

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

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The helping verb is 'is.'

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What is the function of helping verbs?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb in expressing tense, mood, or voice.

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Give an example of a sentence with both a helping verb and a main verb.

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Example: 'They have finished their homework.' (Helping verb: 'have', Main verb: 'finished')

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In the sentence 'He was playing soccer,' what is the main verb?

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The main verb is 'playing.'

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In the sentence 'I have been studying for hours,' what are the helping verbs?

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

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

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A main verb shows the main action, while a helping verb supports the main verb to provide additional meaning.

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Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'The flowers bloom in spring.'

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The main verb is 'bloom.'