Main Verbs and Helping Verbs - 6th Grade Grammar
Main Verbs and Helping Verbs
A main verb shows the main action or state of being in a sentence.
Examples:
Beau and his mom cook dinner on Thursday nights.
My sister has followed this program for years.
The series will reach its conclusion next spring.
They may release a movie shortly after that.
We will be checking the magazines for news about it.
I should pay that much attention to my studies.
A helping verb helps the main verb show tense. Helping verbs include forms of be, do, and have, as well as will, can, may, should, and must.
Examples:
They will make steamed dumplings for dinner tomorrow.
My sister has followed this program for years.
The series will reach its conclusion next spring.
They may release a movie shortly after that.
We will be checking the magazines for news about it.
I should pay that much attention to my studies.
A verb phrase consists of a main verb and one or more helping verbs.
Examples:
Beau has enjoyed learning how to cook.