Helping Verb

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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', 'am', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'have', 'has', and 'did'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'The baby is crying.'

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is

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'I am making a Grammar test.'

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am

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Choose the correct helping verb: 'She ___ watching T.V.'

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is, was

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What is the helping verb in the sentence: 'They are enjoying in the pool.'?

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are

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Identify the helping verb in the question: 'Did you eat all your food?'

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Did

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What are the three main types of helping verbs?

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The three main types of helping verbs are: 1. Primary helping verbs (be, have, do), 2. Modal helping verbs (can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would), 3. Semi-modal helping verbs (ought to, used to, have to, need to).

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How do helping verbs change the meaning of a sentence?

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Helping verbs change the tense, mood, or voice of the main verb, providing additional context such as time (past, present, future) or necessity.

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

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A main verb expresses the primary action or state of being in a sentence, while a helping verb assists the main verb by adding additional meaning or context.

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Provide an example of a sentence with both a main verb and a helping verb.

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Example: 'She is running fast.' (Main verb: running, Helping verb: is)