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.

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Give an example of a helping verb.

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Examples of helping verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'have', 'has', 'may', 'might', 'can', and 'will'.

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What does the helping verb 'is' indicate?

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The helping verb 'is' indicates a present state of being.

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What does the helping verb 'have' indicate?

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The helping verb 'have' indicates possession or a completed action.

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What does the helping verb 'may' indicate?

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The helping verb 'may' indicates possibility.

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What is the role of helping verbs in a sentence?

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Helping verbs work with main verbs to create verb phrases that provide more information about the action.

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Can a sentence have more than one helping verb?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple helping verbs, such as 'will be going'.

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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, while a helping verb assists the main verb.

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

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The helping verb is 'is'.

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

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The helping verb is 'have'.