Helping Verbs - States or expresses an action

Front

Walking to school.

Back

am

Front

Tim was watching TV with his sister.

Back

was

Front

Kate may visit her grandmother for Thanksgiving.

Back

might

Front

Cut the pizza in slices.

Back

may

Front

I can walk five miles.

Back

can

Front

Darcy could swim in the wading pool.

Back

could

Front

We talked for over 30 minutes.

Back

have

Front

The team practiced for the big game.

Back

were

Front

Jill skating at the playground.

Back

went

Front

Teachers must gather for the meeting.

Back

must