Main and Helping Verbs

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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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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb (or auxiliary verb) is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase and add meaning, such as tense or mood.

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Identify the main verb in this sentence: 'The dog runs fast.'

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runs

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'She is reading a book.'

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is

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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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Identify the main verb in this sentence: 'They have finished their homework.'

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finished

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'He will be going to the store.'

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will

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What is the main verb in the sentence: 'The flowers bloom in spring.'

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bloom

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

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A main verb shows the main action, while a helping verb assists the main verb in conveying additional meaning.

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

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has been studying