Understanding Helping Verbs

What is the primary role of a helping verb in a sentence?

• To assist the main verb in expressing an action or state

• To express an action or state independently

• To confuse the reader

• To replace the main verb

In the analogy used in the video, what is compared to helping verbs?

• A park

• A buddy or friend

• A soccer ball

• A certificate

Which of the following sentences contains a helping verb?

• The cat sleeps.

• The dog barks.

• The park has opened.

• The sun shines.

Where is the helping verb typically located in a sentence?

• Before the main verb

• At the end of the sentence

• In the middle of the sentence

• After the main verb

In the sentence 'He will kick the ball,' which word is the helping verb?

• Ball

• He

• Will

• Kick

Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They are laughing.'

• None

• Laughing

• Are

• They

In the sentence 'The seagull is flying,' what is the main verb?

• The

• Seagull

• Is

• Flying

Which sentence correctly uses a helping verb?

• I am running.

• I will running.

• I running will.

• I running.

What is the helping verb in the sentence 'I am driving'?

• I

• None

• Am

• Driving

What is a key characteristic of helping verbs mentioned in the review?

• They are optional in sentences

• They are always after the main verb

• They are always before the main verb

• They are always at the end of a sentence