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', 'will', 'shall', 'can', 'could', 'should', 'may', and 'might'.

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

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is

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

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can

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

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will

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'I should study for the test.'

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should

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'The dog has been barking all night.'

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has

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'You are going to love this movie.'

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are

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'She might join us for dinner.'

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might

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

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were