Main Verbs 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 is a verb that helps the main verb express tense, mood, or voice.

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

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barks

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'She is running fast.'

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is

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

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Helping verbs assist the main verb to form a verb phrase.

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Give an example of a sentence with a main verb.

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The cat sleeps on the mat.

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Give an example of a sentence with a helping verb.

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They have finished their homework.

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What is the main verb in the sentence: 'He has been playing soccer.'

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playing

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What are some common helping verbs?

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is, are, was, were, has, have, do, does.

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Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'The flowers bloom in spring.'

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bloom