An auxiliary verb, also called a helping verb, is a verb used alongside the main verb in a sentence to convey additional information about tense, aspect, mood, voice, or emphasis.
They assist in forming verb phrases, enabling the expression of complex grammatical structures and meanings.
Common auxiliary verbs in English include “have,” “be,” and “do.” For instance, in the sentence “She has finished her homework,” “has” is the auxiliary verb used to indicate the present perfect tense.
Auxiliary verbs are crucial for specifying actions, states, or events in English sentences.