23 Helping Verbs, Definition and Example Sentences

23 Helping Verbs, Definition and Example Sentences

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English Auxiliary Verb, Helping Verbs, Definition and Example Sentences;



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 VerbsHelping 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.
  • have finished washing the clothes.
  • 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.
  • 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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