Main 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 expresses 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 by extending its meaning, often indicating tense, mood, or voice.

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Identify the Main Verb in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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sleeps

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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 Main Verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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playing

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Identify the Helping Verb in the sentence: 'He has finished his homework.'

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has

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What is the role of Helping Verbs in a sentence?

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Helping Verbs assist the Main Verb to form different tenses, moods, or voices.

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Identify the Main Verb in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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barked

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Identify the Helping Verb in the sentence: 'We will go to the park.'

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will

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What is an example of a sentence with both a Main Verb and a Helping Verb?

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'She has been studying for the test.' (Main Verb: studying, Helping Verb: has been)