Question

Indicate whether the word in parenthesis is a main verb, a helping verb, or

neither.

1. Fashions in western clothing have certainly (changed) over the years.

2. A gentleman from George Washington's day (might) be attired in knee breeches instead of pants.

3. By 1810, fashionable gentlemen did (not) wear bright colors any longer

4. In 1815, fashionable women (could) dress in loose, comfortable gowns.

5. By 1865, many women were (putting) uncomfortable hoops under their skirts.

Answer 1

1. Main verb

2. Helping verb

3. Helping verb

4. Helping

5. Main verb

Step-by-step explanation:

In English grammar, a main verb is the performer of the action in a sentence, while a helping verb like the name suggests is there as an auxiliary.

For example, from the sentence, "Mary would have come if she knew sooner", the word "would have" is the helping verb while "come" is the main verb