Helping Verbs and Past Participles

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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', 'have', 'has', and 'had.'

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What is a past participle?

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A past participle is a verb form that typically ends in -ed for regular verbs and is used in perfect tenses and passive voice. Examples include 'worked', 'played', and 'visited.'

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'She is running fast.'

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is

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Identify the past participle in the sentence: 'They have finished their homework.'

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finished

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What is the role of helping verbs in a sentence?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb to form different tenses, moods, or voices, providing additional meaning.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'He has been studying all night.'

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has

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Identify the past participle in the sentence: 'The cake was eaten by the children.'

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eaten

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What is the past participle of the verb 'to go'?

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gone

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They will be arriving soon.'

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will

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What is the past participle of the verb 'to write'?

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written