Helping Verbs

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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 an action or state of being. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'have', 'has', 'will', 'can', 'might', and 'must'.

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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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The role of a helping verb is to assist the main verb in forming a verb phrase that indicates tense, mood, or voice.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They have finished their homework.'

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have

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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 adding additional meaning or context.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'He can swim very well.'

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can

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What are some common helping verbs?

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Some common helping verbs include: is, are, was, were, have, has, will, can, could, may, might, must.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'We should go to the park.'

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should

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and one or more helping verbs. For example, 'has been running' is a verb phrase.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'I will be there soon.'

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will