Helping Verbs

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is a verb that helps the main verb express tense, mood, or voice.

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List some common helping verbs.

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Common helping verbs include: is, are, was, were, will, shall, have, has, had, do, does, did.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'She is running fast.'

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The helping verb is 'is'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They have finished their homework.'

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The helping verb is 'have'.

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What is the role of helping verbs in a sentence?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb to form a verb phrase that indicates tense, aspect, mood, or voice.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'He will be going to the store.'

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The helping verbs are 'will' and 'be'.

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What is the difference between a main verb and a helping verb?

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A main verb expresses the main action or state of being, while a helping verb adds additional meaning to the main verb.

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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'.

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and one or more helping verbs.

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

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The helping verb is 'were'.