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 in a sentence by extending its meaning.

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Can you name some helping verbs?

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Some helping verbs are: is, are, was, were, be, being, been, have, has, had.

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

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is

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Identify the helping verb: 'They were singing a song.'

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were

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What is the helping verb in this sentence? 'He has finished his homework.'

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has

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What do helping verbs do?

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Helping verbs work with main verbs to show tense, mood, or voice.

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Identify the helping verb: 'I am happy.'

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am

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What is the helping verb in this sentence? 'We are going to the park.'

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are

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Identify the helping verb: 'The dog has barked.'

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has

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What is the helping verb in this sentence? 'She will be there soon.'

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will