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', 'will', 'can', 'could', 'should', 'would', and 'does'.

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What does the helping verb 'can' indicate?

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The helping verb 'can' indicates ability or possibility.

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What does the helping verb 'will' indicate?

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The helping verb 'will' indicates future action.

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What is the role of the helping verb 'does'?

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The helping verb 'does' is used to form questions and negatives in the present tense.

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How do you identify a helping verb in a sentence?

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A helping verb usually comes before the main verb in a sentence.

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What is the helping verb in the sentence: 'She is running'?

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The helping verb is 'is'.

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What is the helping verb in the sentence: 'They will play'?

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The helping verb is 'will'.

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Can a sentence have more than one helping verb?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple helping verbs, such as 'She has been studying'.

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What is the helping verb in the sentence: 'He does not like broccoli'?

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The helping verb is 'does'.