Main and Helping Verbs HW

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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 'She runs fast,' 'runs' is the main verb.

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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. For example, in 'She is running,' 'is' is the helping verb.

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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 main verb in the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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The main verb is 'barks.'

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What is the role of helping verbs in a sentence?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb by providing additional meaning, such as tense, mood, or voice.

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Give an example of a sentence with both a main verb and a helping verb.

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Example: 'She will go to the store.' ('will' is the helping verb, 'go' is the main verb.)

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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, while a helping verb supports the main verb to add meaning.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'He is playing soccer.'

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The helping verb is 'is.'

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Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'They are singing a song.'

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The main verb is 'singing.'

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What is an example of a sentence with only a main verb?

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Example: 'She dances beautifully.' ('dances' is the main verb.)