Helping Verbs

What is the difference between a helping verb and an action verb?

• A helping verb shows what the subject is doing, while an action verb assists the main verb.

• A helping verb assists the main verb, while an action verb shows what the subject is doing.

• A helping verb is a type of action verb that indicates tense, while an action verb does not.

• A helping verb is used only in questions, while an action verb is used in statements.

Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'They were excited about the trip.'

• was

• are

• were

• is

Can you give an example of a sentence with a helping verb?

• She is running fast

• He runs quickly

• They played soccer

• I eat lunch

What is an action verb?

• A word that describes a noun

• A word that expresses a physical or mental action

• A word that connects phrases

• A word that describes a place

How do helping verbs change the meaning of a sentence?

• Helping verbs can change the tense or mood of the main verb, affecting the overall meaning of the sentence.

• Helping verbs are used to make sentences longer without changing their meaning.

• Helping verbs are only used in questions and do not affect the meaning of the sentence.

• Helping verbs are unnecessary and can be removed from sentences without altering their meaning.

What is the helping verb in this sentence: 'He has finished his homework.'?

• is

• has

• was

• are

Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

• barked

• loudly

• the

• dog

What are some common helping verbs?

• am, is, are, was, were

• run, jump, swim, fly

• happy, sad, angry, excited

• quickly, slowly, carefully, quietly

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

• is

• were

• are

• have

What is the main function of a helping verb?

• To indicate the subject of the sentence

• To add detail to the main verb, indicating tense, mood, or voice.

• To replace a noun in the sentence

• To connect clauses in a compound sentence.