Main Verbs and Helping Verbs Practice

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What is a main verb?

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

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Give an example of a main verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is eating her lunch,' the main verb is 'eating.'

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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 tense, mood, or voice.

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Give an example of a helping verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'He will visit the Air and Space Museum,' the helping verb is 'will.'

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Identify the main verb in this sentence: 'Alicia's friends are playing four square.'

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The main verb is 'playing.'

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'They have asked a detective to help.'

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The helping verb is 'have.'

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

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The main verb indicates 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 to form a verb phrase.

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Identify the main verb in this sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

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The main verb is 'runs.'

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'They are going to the park.'

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The helping verb is 'are.'