IDENTIFY VERBS

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What are the two main types of verbs?

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The two main types of verbs are action verbs and linking 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 accompanies a main verb to form a verb phrase.

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What is a main verb?

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A main verb is the primary verb in a sentence that expresses the main action or state of being.

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Can you give an example of a helping verb?

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Examples of helping verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'have', 'has', 'will', 'shall', 'can', 'could', 'may', 'might', 'must'.

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What is the function of a helping verb in a sentence?

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The function of a helping verb is to add functional or grammatical meaning to the main verb, indicating tense, mood, or voice.

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

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A helping verb assists the main verb in a sentence, while the main verb conveys the primary action or state.

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What is an example of a sentence with both a helping verb and a main verb?

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An example is: 'She is running fast.' ('is' is the helping verb, 'running' is the main verb.)

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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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What type of verb is 'could have been'?

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'Could have been' is a verb phrase that includes a helping verb ('could') and a main verb ('been').