Main Verbs & Helping Verbs

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What is a main verb?

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

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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 and add meaning.

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

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is

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Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'They have completed their homework.'

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completed

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True or False: Helping verbs can stand alone in a sentence.

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False

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What is the purpose of a helping verb?

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

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Identify the helping verbs in the sentence: 'He will be going to the party.'

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will, be

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

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barked

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

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A main verb shows the main action or state, while a helping verb supports the main verb.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They have been waiting for an hour.'

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have been