Main and Helping Verbs

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and any helping verbs that accompany it. For example, in 'has been running', 'has been' is the helping verb and 'running' 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 are playing soccer.'

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The main verb is 'playing'.

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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 or state of being, while a helping verb assists the main verb by adding additional meaning or tense.

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In the sentence 'The dog has barked loudly', what is the verb phrase?

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The verb phrase is 'has barked'.

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What is an example of a sentence with both a main verb and a helping verb?

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Example: 'She will be going to the store.' (Main verb: going, Helping verb: will be)

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'The children have finished their homework.'

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The verb phrase is 'have finished'.

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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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In the sentence 'He can swim very fast', what is the helping verb?

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The helping verb is 'can'.

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What is the main verb in the sentence: 'The cat jumped off the table.'?

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The main verb is 'jumped'.