Unit 6- Main & Helping Verbs

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What is a main verb?

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A main verb expresses the primary action or state of being in a sentence.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb (or auxiliary verb) is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase that indicates tense, mood, or voice.

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What is the complete verb in a sentence?

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The complete verb includes both the main verb and any helping verbs.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'She will want to pitch.'

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will

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Identify the complete verb in the sentence: 'I am going to the game Saturday.'

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am going

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What is the difference between a main verb and a helping verb?

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A main verb shows the main action, while a helping verb assists the main verb in expressing tense or mood.

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Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'I am hoping to see a good game.'

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hoping

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What is an example of a helping verb?

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Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'will', 'shall', 'can', 'could', 'should', 'would'.

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In the sentence 'He would come to the park.', what is the helping verb?

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would

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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.