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What is a Main Verb

A main verb is the primary verb in a sentence that indicates action or state of being, while a helping verb assists the main verb in expressing time, tense, or possibility. Examples of main verbs include 'runs' and 'feels', and common helping verbs include 'is', 'have', and 'can'. The document also includes exercises for identifying and using main and helping verbs.

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What is a Main Verb

A main verb is the primary verb in a sentence that indicates action or state of being, while a helping verb assists the main verb in expressing time, tense, or possibility. Examples of main verbs include 'runs' and 'feels', and common helping verbs include 'is', 'have', and 'can'. The document also includes exercises for identifying and using main and helping verbs.

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What is a Main Verb?

A main verb is the most important verb in a sentence. It tells the action or state of being in the
sentence.

🔹 Examples of Main Verbs:

 She runs every morning. (action)


 He feels happy. (state of being)
 We play soccer on weekends. (action)

What is a Helping Verb?

A helping verb (also called an auxiliary verb) works with the main verb to show time, tense,
or possibility.

🔹 Common Helping Verbs:

 is, am, are, was, were (help show present or past tense)
 has, have, had (help show perfect tense)
 can, could, will, would, shall, should, may, might, must (help show possibility or
necessity)

🔹 Examples of Helping and Main Verbs Together:

 She is running in the park. ("is" = helping verb, "running" = main verb)
 We have finished our homework. ("have" = helping verb, "finished" = main verb)
 He can swim very fast. ("can" = helping verb, "swim" = main verb)

Exercises

Exercise 1: Identify the Main and Helping Verbs

Underline the helping verb and circle the main verb in each sentence.

1. She is playing soccer with her friends.


2. We have finished our dinner.
3. The dog was barking all night.
4. They will visit us tomorrow.
5. I am reading an interesting book.
6. He must complete his homework before bedtime.
7. She can dance very well.
8. We were watching TV when the power went out.

Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Helping Verb

Fill in the blanks with the correct helping verb (is, are, was, were, has, have, had, can, will,
must).

1. She ______ going to the store.


2. They ______ finished their lunch.
3. We ______ watching a movie last night.
4. He ______ be home by 8 p.m.
5. I ______ completed my project already.
6. You ______ try your best to win.
7. We ______ planning a trip to the zoo.
8. She ______ working on her science project.

Exercise 3: Write Your Own Sentences

Write 5 sentences using a helping verb and a main verb.

Example: She is drawing a beautiful picture.

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