Helping Verbs and Contractions

Front

He ___ preparing food.

Back

is

Front

They ___ playing chess.

Back

are

Front

The baby ___ is sleeping.

Back

is

Front

Action verb in: 'The boy carried his backpack to class.'

Back

carried

Front

Helping verb in: 'My mom will help me with my homework when she gets back from the store.'

Back

will

Front

Main verb in 'I am reading a beautiful story about a garden.'

Back

reading

Front

Main verb in 'I will call you as soon as I can.'

Back

call

Front

My friend Luci and I ___________________ buy a new notebook.

Back

will

Front

We ____________ trying to get a good price

Back

were

Front

Helping verb in 'She is playing football.'

Back

is