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.

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Examples of helping verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'has', 'have', and 'will'.

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What does the helping verb 'has' indicate?

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The helping verb 'has' indicates possession or a completed action in the present.

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What does the helping verb 'will' indicate?

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The helping verb 'will' indicates a future action.

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What is the role of helping verbs in a sentence?

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Helping verbs work with main verbs to create verb phrases that provide more information about the action.

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

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The helping verb is 'is'.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'They have finished their work.'

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The helping verb is 'have'.

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What is the difference between 'has' and 'have'?

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'Has' is used with singular subjects, while 'have' is used with plural subjects.

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Complete the sentence with a helping verb: 'The dog _____ barking.'

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The dog is barking.

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Complete the sentence with a helping verb: 'I _____ going to the park.'

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I am going to the park.