• Sometimes a simple predicate is made up of two or more verbs. The main verb is the most important verb in the predicate. It comes last in a group of verbs.
  • A helping verb can work with the main verb to tell about an action. The helping verb always comes before the main verb.
  • These words are often used as helping verbs: am, is, are, was, were, has, have, had, and will.
  • Sometimes another word comes between a main verb and a helping verb.
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My dad has read me bedtime stories since I was a baby.

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We have to run three laps around the track after school.

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I will visit Brussels with my aunt this summer.

Exercises

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