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NV-09 Which of the following sentences contains a HELPING VERB? A B C D Frederick wants to go to the football game later. The painting has been hung in the foyer. She already packed up her car for the trip. The holiday falls on a Monday this year. Type here to search ^ 3​

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Sentence B) 'The painting has been hung in the foyer' contains a helping verb. The helping verbs are 'has' and 'been,' which assist the main verb 'hung.'

Step-by-step explanation:

The student asked which of the following sentences contains a helping verb:

  • A) Frederick wants to go to the football game later.
  • B) The painting has been hung in the foyer.
  • C) She already packed up her car for the trip.
  • D) The holiday falls on a Monday this year.

The correct answer is B) "The painting has been hung in the foyer." The verb phrase "has been hung" includes the helping verbs "has" and "been," which assist the main verb "hung" to express a perfect passive construction.

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