Main and 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 action or a state of being. Examples include 'is', 'was', 'are', and 'will'.

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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. For example, in 'The dog runs', 'runs' is the main verb.

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

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The helping verb is 'is'.

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

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The main verb is 'playing'.

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What is the contraction for 'she is'?

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The contraction is 'she's'.

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Fill in the blank with a helping verb: 'He ___ going to the store.'

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The correct helping verb is 'is'.

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What is the role of helping verbs in a sentence?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb to form tenses, moods, or voices.

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Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'The cat was sleeping on the couch.'

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The main verb is 'sleeping'.

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

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A main verb expresses the main action, while a helping verb supports the main verb.

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Choose the correct helping verb: 'I ___ finished my homework.' (am, was, will)

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The correct helping verb is 'have'.