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 in a sentence by extending its meaning. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'will', and 'did'.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'She is reading a book.'

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is

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

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have

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'He can swim very well.'

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can

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

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are

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'I will help you with your project.'

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will

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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 has been studying for the test.'

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has been

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

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were

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'He does not like broccoli.'

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does