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. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'will', 'might', and 'had'.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'The dog is barking.'

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is

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'She will finish her homework.'

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will

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'They have been waiting for an hour.'

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have

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'He might go to the party.'

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might

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'I am reading a book.'

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am

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'We were playing soccer.'

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were

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'You should try your best.'

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should

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'She could help you with that.'

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could

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

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are