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Which of the following are helping verbs that start with 'a'?
Which of the following are helping verbs that start with 'a'?
What helping verb starts with 'i'?
What helping verb starts with 'i'?
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Which of the following are helping verbs that start with 'w'?
Which of the following are helping verbs that start with 'w'?
Which of the following are helping verbs that start with 'b'?
Which of the following are helping verbs that start with 'b'?
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Which of the following are helping verbs that start with 'h'?
Which of the following are helping verbs that start with 'h'?
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Which of the following are helping verbs that start with 'd'?
Which of the following are helping verbs that start with 'd'?
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Which of the following are helping verbs that start with 's'?
Which of the following are helping verbs that start with 's'?
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Which of the following are helping verbs that start with 'm'?
Which of the following are helping verbs that start with 'm'?
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Which of the following are helping verbs that start with 'c'?
Which of the following are helping verbs that start with 'c'?
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Recite the helping verb song.
Recite the helping verb song.
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Study Notes
Helping Verbs Overview
- Helping verbs, also known as auxiliary verbs, accompany main verbs to form verb phrases and convey specific meanings or tenses.
Helping Verbs by Starting Letter
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A
- am; are
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B
- being; been; be
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C
- can; could
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D
- do; does; did
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H
- have; has; had
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I
- is
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M
- may; might; must
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S
- shall; should
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W
- was; were; will; would
Key Features
- There are a total of 23 helping verbs in the English language.
- Helping verbs express mood, tense, and voice, aiding in the formation of questions and negations.
- Examples of combinations include:
- "is running" (present continuous)
- "has been completed" (present perfect passive)
Learning Tool
- A mnemonic or song can aid memorization of helping verbs:
- "Helping verb, helping verbs, there are 23... am, is, are; was and were; being, been, and be; have, has, had; do, does, did; shall, should, will, and would; there are 5 more helping verbs... may, might, must, can, could."
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Description
This quiz features flashcards that focus on helping verbs. It provides definitions for various helping verbs categorized by their starting letters. Use this resource to enhance your understanding and recall of these essential verbs in English.
