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.

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Give an example of a helping verb.

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Examples of helping verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'have', 'has', 'can', 'may', 'will', and 'should'.

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What is the main verb in the sentence: 'She is running fast.'?

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The main verb is 'running'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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The helping verb is '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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In the sentence 'He has finished his homework.', what is the helping verb?

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The helping verb is 'has'.

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What type of verb is 'singing' in the sentence: 'They are singing for his birthday.'?

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'Singing' is the main verb.

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What is the helping verb in the sentence: 'She may go with you after she completes her work.'?

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The helping verb is 'may'.

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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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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'I can swim very well.'

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The helping verb is 'can'.