Helping/Linking Verbs Quiz

Which of the following is a helping verb?

• is

• run

• swim

• jump

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Choose the helping verb in the following sentence: The dog is sleeping.

• is

• was

• have

• are

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

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

• is

• have

• has

• will

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Identify the helping verb in the sentence: They were playing in the park.

• were

• in

• the

• playing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which word is the helping verb in the sentence: I will go to the store?

• to

• will

• store

• go

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

What is the helping verb in the sentence: The flowers are blooming beautifully?

• are

• have

• is

• do

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Choose the helping verb in the following sentence: He should be studying for the test.

• must have

• should be

• can have

• will be

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Identify the helping verb in the sentence: We have been waiting for hours.

• can have

• have been

• will be

• should have

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which word is the helping verb in the sentence: They might win the game?

• have

• can

• will

• might

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

What is the helping verb in the sentence: The baby is sleeping peacefully?

• are

• was

• have

• is

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B