Main Verbs and Helping 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, also known as an auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase that indicates tense, mood, or voice.

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Give an example of a sentence with a main verb.

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The cat sleeps on the mat.

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Give an example of a sentence with a helping verb.

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She is running in the park.

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What is the function of the helping verb 'is'?

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The helping verb 'is' indicates present tense and is used to describe ongoing actions.

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What is the function of the helping verb 'has'?

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The helping verb 'has' indicates possession or is used to form the present perfect tense.

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Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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The main verb is 'playing'.

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

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The helping verb is 'has'.

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What is the difference between 'was' and 'had'?

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'Was' is a past tense form of 'to be', while 'had' is a past tense form of 'to have' used to indicate completed actions.

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In the sentence 'My friends are watching the video', what role does 'are' play?

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'Are' is a helping verb that indicates the present continuous tense.