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 detail to the main verb.

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List some common helping verbs.

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Common helping verbs include: is, are, was, were, will, shall, have, has, had, do, does, did.

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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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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They have finished their homework.'

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The helping verb is 'have'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'He will be there soon.'

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The helping verb is 'will'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'I am going to the store.'

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The helping verb is 'am'.

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What is the purpose of a helping verb?

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The purpose of a helping verb is to provide additional information about the action or state of being of the main verb.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'You should try your best.'

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The helping verb is 'should'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'We are learning about helping verbs.'

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The helping verb is 'are'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'She has been studying for the test.'

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