What is an auxiliary verb?
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What is an auxiliary verb?
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Verbs are used to show actions or states of being. Unlike some other parts of speech, verbs can be combined and remain as verbs. In this case, the verbs create a verb phrase, which can include auxiliary verbs.
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View this answerAuxiliary verbs are assistants to the main verbs. They are also called helping verbs because they help to complete main verbs. With the use of these...
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Chapter 7 / Lesson 23An auxiliary verb is also known as a helping verb due to its relationship to other verbs in a sentence. Explore the definition of an auxiliary verb and understand the roles of verbs, verb phrases, and main verbs with the help of examples.