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', 'can', 'may', and 'will'.

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

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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: 'He will go to the party.'

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will

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'I am learning to swim.'

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am

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What is the main verb in the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'?

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barks

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'You should try your best.'

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should

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

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The role of a helping verb is to assist the main verb in forming a verb phrase that indicates tense, mood, or voice.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'We can play outside.'

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can

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'She might come to the concert.'

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might