Helping Verbs

Front

What is a helping verb?

Back

A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is a verb that helps the main verb in a sentence by extending its meaning. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'have', and 'will'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'We are giving the book to our school library.'

Back

are

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Complete the sentence with the correct helping verb: 'One whale _____ out of the water.'

Back

is leaping

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the verb phrase in the sentence: 'The car is making an awful noise.'?

Back

is making

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'My teacher is reading them now.'

Back

is

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What role do helping verbs play in a sentence?

Back

Helping verbs assist the main verb to form different tenses, moods, or voices, providing additional meaning.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

List three common helping verbs.

Back

is, are, have

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the difference between a main verb and a helping verb?

Back

A main verb expresses the primary action or state of being, while a helping verb accompanies the main verb to add meaning or indicate tense.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Fill in the blank with a helping verb: 'They _____ travel many miles.'

Back

will

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the helping verb in the sentence: 'She has finished her homework.'?

Back

has

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B