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, also known as an auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase and add meaning.

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

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barks

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

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is

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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.

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'They have been playing soccer.'

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have been playing

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What is the role of a main verb in a sentence?

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The main verb shows the action or state of being of the subject.

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What is the role of a helping verb in a sentence?

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The helping verb assists the main verb by providing additional information about 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: 'He will finish his homework.'

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will