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unit 6
3. Language Main and Helping Verbs
a verb is a word or group of words that expresses action or being. a verb phrase is made up by two or more verbs.
a main verb is the most important word in the verb phrase.
a helping verb helps the main verb to tell about an action.
Words such as, not, always, never appear between a helping verb and a main verb. Main and Helping Verbs
Examples:
hans serves his master.
(serves is the verb)
hans has served his master for seven years.
(has served is the verb phrase, has is a helping verb, and served is the main verb)
am
was
has
does
could
is
were
have
do
would
are
will
had
did
should
Vocabulary. Underline the verb phrase in each sentence. Write the main verb on the line.
1. You have served me truly and faithfully.
2. he was trudging along his journey.
3. I can't help myself.
4. he is carrying a big lump of gold.
5. i will give you my horse.
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