Which word in this sentence is the helping verb?

The boys were certainly given a map for the treasure hunt.

A.
given

B.
certainly

C.
for

D.
were

Question

Which word in this sentence is the helping verb? 

The boys were certainly given a map for the treasure hunt.
	
	
 
A.
	given
	
 
B.
	certainly
	
 
C.
	for
	
 
D.
	were

jagr2713 · Answer

well Helping verbs are verbs that, as their name suggests, help the main verb in a sentence by extending the meaning of the verb. They add detail to how time is conveyed in a sentence. As a result, helping verbs are used to create the most complicated verb tenses in English:

jagr2713 · Answer

http://grammar.about.com/od/fh/g/helpverbterm.htm it says were is a helping verb so i would say D

jagr2713 · Answer

you there @partygirleab

tjbrew · Answer

yes - were given is the complete verb