Identifying helping verbs task cards

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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', 'can', 'will', and 'might'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'She can swim very fast.'

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The helping verb is 'can'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They will go to the park.'

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The helping verb is 'will'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'He might join us later.'

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The helping verb is 'might'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'I did finish my homework.'

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The helping verb is 'did'.

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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 functional or grammatical meaning to the main verb, indicating tense, mood, or voice.

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List three examples of helping verbs.

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Examples of helping verbs include 'is', 'have', and 'will'.

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In the sentence 'We are playing soccer', what is the helping verb?

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The helping verb is 'are'.

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In the sentence 'She has finished her project', what is the helping verb?

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The helping verb is 'has'.

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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 of being, while a helping verb assists the main verb by providing additional meaning.