Helping Verb/Verb Tense Practice

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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 action or a state of being.

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Give an example of a helping verb.

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Examples of helping verbs include 'is', 'am', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'will', and 'have'.

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What is the main verb in the sentence: 'The cat is sleeping.'?

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The main verb is 'sleeping'.

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

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The helping verb is 'is'.

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True or False: Helping verbs show action.

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False. Helping verbs do not show action; they help the main verb.

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What is a main verb?

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

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

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The helping verb is 'have'.

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What is the purpose of a helping verb?

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The purpose of a helping verb is to add detail to the main verb, such as tense or mood.

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Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The main verb is 'barked'.

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True or False: 'Will' is a helping verb.

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True.