23 Helping Verbs, Definition and Example Sentences
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23 Helping Verbs
Helping verbs are important. They are needed to make up the of a sentence. They are used to help the main verb. Helping verbs have no meaning on their own. They are necessary for the grammatical structure of a sentence, but they do not tell alone.
There are two types of verbs that can be used as helping verbs; auxiliary and modal.
Auxiliary Verbs: Helping verbs add meaning to the clause. Giving support or help, especially to a more important person or thing.
12 Tenses and Example Sentences in English Grammar
Helping Verbs – BE (am, is, are)
- She is watching movie.
- Tom was given the grand prize.
- She is in horrible pain.
- Jenny is always spilling things.
- John is messy.
Helping Verbs – HAVE
- Sandra has finished her homework.
- I have finished washing the clothes.
- I have to have a house like that!
- Mark has a large coffee stain on his shirt.
Helping Verbs – DO
- She speaks faster than he does.
- I don’t study all day.
- Do you attend this course?
- Does she work here?
Can / Could
- My friend could always beat her sister.
- Tommy can write poetry very well.
- Leo can’t speak English.
- Sally can name all the UK presidents.
May / Might
- Jessica may arrive late.
- He may be my advisor next holiday.
- He might have advised me not to take math.
Will / Would
- Will Kane ride with James to soccer practice?
- Would you please take off your glasses?
- Would you like a cup of English tea?
- I won’t be able to visit you next autumn.
Shall / Should
- Shall I set the table?
- You should see a dentist.
- Shall we talk?
- Shall I call a dentist for you?
- You really shouldn’t do like that.
Must
- You really must see a doctor.
- You must try this chicken. It’s excellent.
- You mustn’t drive over the speed limit.
- You mustn’t leave the kids alone.
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