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. It adds meaning to the main verb.

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List some common helping verbs.

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Common helping verbs include: is, are, was, were, be, being, been, have, has, had, do, does, did, will, would, shall, should, may, might, 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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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They have finished their project.'

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have

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'He will go to the store.'

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will

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'We are learning about helping verbs.'

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are

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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: 'I can swim very well.'

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can

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'You should try your best.'

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should

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They might come to the party.'

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might