Helping Verbs and Their Functions

The video tutorial introduces the last jingle in the Shirley grammar curriculum, focusing on helping verbs. The teacher explains the role of helping verbs in supporting the main verb and presents a jingle to aid memorization. The jingle is rhythm-driven, resembling a rap, and includes 23 helping verbs. Students are encouraged to learn these verbs by the next class. The teacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the material rather than performing it aloud.

What is the main focus of the last jingle introduced in the Shirley grammar curriculum?

• Nouns

• Prepositions

• Adjectives

• Helping Verbs

What is the primary function of helping verbs?

• To replace the main verb

• To assist the main verb

• To modify adjectives

• To describe nouns

What is the main verb in a sentence?

• The action word

• The subject

• The object

• The adjective

How does the helping verb jingle differ from the preposition jingle?

• It is more rhythm-driven

• It has a classical tune

• It uses a different language

• It is sung in a choir

What are students encouraged to do with the helping verb jingle?

• Sing it solo in class

• Memorize all 23 verbs

• Ignore it

• Translate it into another language

How many 'be' verbs are included in the helping verb jingle?

• Six

• Five

• Seven

• Eight

Which of the following is NOT a 'be' verb listed in the jingle?

• Has

• Am

• Were

• Is

Which group of verbs is described as 'easy to say' in the jingle?

• Shall, will, must

• Can, could, would

• Has, have, had

• Am, is, are

Which of the following verbs is part of the final six verbs in the jingle?

• Does

• Been

• Could

• Might

What is the total number of helping verbs students need to know?

• 30

• 23

• 20

• 15