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', 'had', 'will', 'shall', 'can', 'could', 'may', 'might', 'must'.

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In the sentence 'She is running fast', what is the helping verb?

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The helping verb is 'is'.

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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 this sentence: 'They have finished their homework.'

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The helping verb is 'have'.

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True or False: Helping verbs can stand alone as the main verb in a sentence.

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False. Helping verbs cannot stand alone; they must accompany a main verb.

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What is the helping verb in the sentence: 'I will go to the store.'?

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The helping verb is 'will'.

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Where do we usually find helping verbs in a sentence?

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Helping verbs are usually found before the main verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'He has been studying for hours', what are the helping verbs?

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The helping verbs are 'has' and 'been'.

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What type of verb is 'was' in the sentence 'She was happy'?

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'Was' is a helping verb.