Main and Helping Verbs

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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.

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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 and add meaning.

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Give an example of a main verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The cat sleeps on the mat,' the main verb is 'sleeps.'

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Give an example of a helping verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is running fast,' the helping verb is 'is.'

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What is the contraction for 'will not'?

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The contraction for 'will not' is 'won't.'

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Identify the main verb in this sentence: 'The teacher explained the lesson.'

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The main verb is 'explained.'

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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The helping verb is 'are.'

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What tense is this sentence: 'I will go to the store tomorrow.'?

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The tense is future.

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Which sentence is correct? 'He run fast.' or 'He runs fast.'?

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The correct sentence is 'He runs fast.'

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What is the purpose of a helping verb?

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The purpose of a helping verb is to add detail to the main verb, such as tense, mood, or voice.