Helping Verbs Study Guide
Helping verbs, also known as auxiliary verbs, are used to form tenses, voice, and mood of other verbs. They "help" the main verb in the sentence by adding meaning to it.
Common Helping Verbs
Common helping verbs include:
- am
- is
- are
- was
- were
- be
- being
- been
- have
- has
- had
- do
- does
- did
- will
- shall
- should
- would
- may
- might
- must
- can
- could
Examples of Helping Verbs in Sentences
Here are some examples of sentences with helping verbs:
- I am reading a book.
- She is singing a song.
- They have finished their homework.
Study Tips
Here are some tips for studying helping verbs:
- Memorize the common helping verbs listed above.
- Practice identifying helping verbs in sentences.
- Create your own sentences using helping verbs.
- Use helping verbs to form different tenses (e.g., present, past, future).
By understanding helping verbs, you can improve your understanding of verb tenses and sentence structure.
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