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', 'have', 'has', 'will', 'shall', 'may', 'might', 'should', and 'can'.

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What does the helping verb 'might' indicate?

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'Might' indicates a possibility or a suggestion.

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What does the helping verb 'may' indicate?

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'May' indicates permission or a possibility.

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What is the helping verb in the sentence: 'She is running.'?

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'Is' is the helping verb that helps the main verb 'running'.

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Identify the helping verb: 'They have finished their homework.'

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'Have' is the helping verb that helps the main verb 'finished'.

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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 tenses, moods, and voices.

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What helping verb would you use to express future action?

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'Will' is a helping verb used to express future action.

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In the sentence 'You should try your best', what is the helping verb?

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'Should' is the helping verb that suggests obligation or advice.

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What is the helping verb in the sentence: 'We were playing outside.'?

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'Were' is the helping verb that helps the main verb 'playing'.