Name: Ivan Jorge T.
Emnas Date: October 9,2020
Helping Verbs Worksheet
Helping verbs help a main verb to name an action or make a statement. There are 23 verbs that
can be used as helping verbs in the English language.
Directions: Read each sentence and choose the correct helping verb.
Example A: I (am / is) happy that I received a good grade in class.
Answer: am
1. I (is / am) taller than you!
2. We (is / are) proud that she graduated on time.
3. He (was / is) excited about finishing the test before the other students.
4. My parents (was / were) going on vacation but they cancelled it.
5. Have you (be / been) able to talk with your parents about the field trip?
6. Can you (been / be) any more excited about the end of school?
7. I (can / shall) already tell you that you will get into trouble.
8. He (have / has) run in the marathon before.
Directions: Write a sentence with each helping verb listed below. Circle the verb phrase.
Example A: am
Answer: I (am happy) that I received a good grade in class.
9. am- I am having a birthday party at home.
10. as- I declare that we have no classes as the acting president.
11. are- We are happy for your achievement.
12. was- I was so worried when I heard that you had an accident.
13. were- The Presidential Candidates were debating about Covid 19
14. been- I’ve been working hard lately because of my family.
15. be- I didn’t have any reason to be mad.