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. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'have', 'do', 'can', 'will', and 'could'.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'The dog is barking.'

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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: 'She can swim very well.'

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can

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'He was playing soccer.'

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was

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'We will go to the park tomorrow.'

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will

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'I do like ice cream.'

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do

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'You are reading a book.'

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are

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'They could see the mountains.'

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could

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'She has been studying for the test.'

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has