161. I am playing football. Here 'am' is an example of _____?
- A. Irregular verb
- B. Model verb
- C. Auxiliary verb
- D. Main verb
Check answer and explanation
Answer: Auxiliary verb
Explanation Is , am , are , was and were are examples of Auxiliary verb s. In the sentence "I am playing football," the word " am " is an auxiliary verb (also known as a helping verb ), Which helps form the present continuous tense . The main verb here is " playing ." Last updated question by NS on 11 May 2026