In the following sentences, identify the main verb and the helping verbs.
1. The neighbor's children were playing outside all afternoon.
2. It is obvious that Carmen does not care for most vegetables.
3. Standing on her tippy toes, Tamra can just reach the top shelf.
4. Will the rain stop before the party starts?
5. You really must return those overdue library books.
6. You could try making lunch for the family today.
7. The car might need more gas if we drive much longer.
8. Jason has finished the laundry and will start the dishes next.
1. Helping verb: were; Main verb: playing
2. Helping verb: does; Main verb: care
3. Helping verb: can; Main verb: reach
4. Helping verb: will; Main verb: stop
5. Helping verb: must; Main verb: return
6. Helping verb: could; Main verb: try
7. Helping verb: might; Main verb: need
8. Helping verbs: has, will; Main verbs: finished, start
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