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Helping Verb

Description:

A helping verb, also called an auxiliary verb, is a type of verb that accompanies the main verb in a sentence to express tense, mood, or voice. Helping verbs are used to clarify and enhance the meaning of the main verb.

Examples:

Example 1:

In this sentence, the helping verb "is" is used to show the present tense:
She is playing the piano.

Example 2:

The helping verb "can" is used in this sentence to show ability:
I can swim.

Example 3:

Here, the helping verb "will" is used to express future tense:
They will arrive tomorrow.

Example 4:

The helping verb "should" is used to express advice or suggestion:
You should visit the doctor.

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