Grammar Review

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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', and '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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What is the main function of a verb in a sentence?

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The main function of a verb is to express an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What are the three main types of verbs?

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The three main types of verbs are action verbs, linking verbs, and helping verbs.

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Give an example of an action verb.

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An example of an action verb is 'jump'.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun or an adjective. Examples include 'am', 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The soup smells delicious.'

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The linking verb is 'smells'.

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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 primary action or state of being, while a helping verb assists the main verb by providing additional meaning.

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

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Example: 'She has finished her homework.' ('has' is the helping verb, 'finished' is the main verb.)

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What is the role of adverbs in relation to verbs?

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Adverbs modify verbs by providing more information about how, when, where, or to what extent the action is performed.