Can you name 24 of the helping verbs?

Most sources only list 23 helping verbs.

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To identify helping verbs, it’s helpful to understand what they are first. Helping verbs, also known as auxiliary verbs, are used alongside main verbs to convey additional information about the action or state of the subject in a sentence.

The most commonly recognized helping verbs in English include:

1. am
2. is
3. are
4. was
5. were
6. be
7. being
8. been
9. have
10. has
11. had
12. do
13. does
14. did
15. can
16. could
17. may
18. might
19. shall
20. should
21. will
22. would
23. must

Although most sources list only 23 helping verbs, it’s worth noting that some sources might include "ought to" as a 24th helping verb. Technically, "ought to" functions similarly to other helping verbs by expressing obligation or advisability. However, it is recognized as a semi-modal verb.

Remember, this list may vary slightly depending on the source or context, but these are the most common helping verbs you'll come across in English grammar.