Helping Verbs
Helping verbs, also known as auxiliary verbs, are used in combination with main verbs to express shades of time and mood. They "help" the main verb by adding meaning to the sentence. Common helping verbs include is, am, are, was, were, have, has, had, do, does, did, can, could, may, might, must, shall, will, and should.
Examples of Helping Verbs
- She is eating her lunch.
- We have completed our homework.
- He will come to the party.
Study Guide
When identifying helping verbs, look for words that come before the main verb in a sentence. Consider the following questions:
- Does the word help the main verb express time or mood?
- Does the word change form to match the subject?
- Can the word stand alone as the main verb in a sentence?
Practice identifying helping verbs in sentences and consider their role in expressing time and mood.
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