Here's a breakdown of the types and uses of verb helpers:
Types of Verb Helpers:
* Be verbs: *am, is, are, was, were, been, being*
* Examples: *I am going to the store.* (present progressive) *She was sleeping.* (past progressive)
* Have verbs: *have, has, had*
* Examples: *We have finished our homework.* (present perfect) *They had left before I arrived.* (past perfect)
* Do verbs: *do, does, did*
* Examples: *I do like pizza.* (emphasis) *She does not like broccoli.* (negative)
* Modal verbs: *can, could, will, would, shall, should, may, might, must*
* Examples: *I can swim.* (ability) *You should study for the test.* (advice)
Uses of Verb Helpers:
* Forming tenses: They help to form various tenses, such as the present perfect, past perfect, future tense, and progressive tenses.
* Expressing mood: They can be used to express different moods, such as the indicative (statement), imperative (command), and subjunctive (hypothetical).
* Creating negative sentences: *Do* and *did* are used to form negative sentences.
* Asking questions: *Do*, *does*, and *did* are used to form questions.
* Adding emphasis: *Do* and *does* can be used to emphasize a verb.
* Forming passive voice: The verb *be* is often used in the passive voice.
Remember:
* Verb helpers always come before the main verb.
* A verb helper can be followed by a past participle or a present participle.
* Not all sentences have verb helpers.
Understanding verb helpers is crucial for constructing grammatically correct and complex sentences in English.