Helping Verbs

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is a verb that helps the main verb in a sentence by extending its meaning. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'have', 'has', 'will', and 'must'.

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

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is

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What is the main verb in this sentence: 'They have finished their homework.'?

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finished

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What are the helping verbs in this sentence: 'I will be going to the party.'?

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will, be

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'He has been working hard.'

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has been

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What is the main verb in this sentence: 'The dog was barking loudly.'?

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barking

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What is the role of a helping verb in a sentence?

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The role of a helping verb is to assist the main verb by providing additional information about tense, mood, or voice.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'They might come to the event.'

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might

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What is the main verb in this sentence: 'She can swim very well.'?

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swim

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What are the helping verbs in this sentence: 'We should have left earlier.'?

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should, have