Helping Verbs

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb is a verb that helps the main verb express an action or state of being.

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Give an example of a helping verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is running,' 'is' is the helping verb.

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What is the helping verb in the sentence: 'They are playing outside'?

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The helping verb is 'are'.

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Identify the helping verb: 'He has finished his meal.'

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The helping verb is 'has'.

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What helping verb would you use in this sentence: 'The dog _____ barking.'?

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The helping verb is 'is', making it 'The dog is barking.'

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Fill in the blank with a helping verb: 'I _____ going to the store.'

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The helping verb is 'am', making it 'I am going to the store.'

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What helping verb fits in this sentence: 'She _____ been studying for hours.'?

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The helping verb is 'has', making it 'She has been studying for hours.'

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Choose the correct helping verb: 'They _____ swimming in the pool.' (is/are)

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The correct helping verb is 'are', making it 'They are swimming in the pool.'

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What is the helping verb in the sentence: 'We will go to the park'?

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The helping verb is 'will'.

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Identify the helping verb: 'The cat is sleeping on the couch.'

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The helping verb is 'is'.