Helping Verbs

Which of the following words is a helping verb?

• sing

• table

• might

• dancing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which of the following sentences has a helping verb that shows ability?

• You should tie your shoes before walking.

• Josh must finish his work before recess.

• After school, we might get ice cream from Dairy Queen.

• On the playground, Kate can climb the rock wall.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which of the following sentences has a helping verb that shows possibility?

• We must listen and follow directions.

• Sara might come visit for Christmas.

• I can see the dog in the woods.

• You should read 20 minutes every night.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which would best complete this sentence? Jill _______ go to the store because she needs milk.

• should

• may

• can

• must

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following sentences has a helping verb that shows necessity/requirement?

• Mrs. Martin said she can play basketball with us today.

• My mom might buy me an X-Box for my birthday.

• You should try the honey mustard sauce at Chick-Fil-A.

• John has a dog that he must walk ever day.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which of the following sentences has a helping verb that shows permission?

• I can draw very well.

• You should listen to your teacher.

• We will go on vacation over Christmas break.

• You may borrow my markers for your drawing.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following sentences has a helping verb that shows suggestion/advice?

• Since you are sick, you should go to the doctor.

• Nathan must change the water in the fish tank.

• We may have pizza for dinner tonight.

• Susan can type very fast.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which would best complete this sentence? You ______ study to get a good grade on the test.

• can

• must

• might

• may

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence correctly uses the helping verb can?

• Mark asked his teacher, "Can I go to the restroom?"

• You can ask for a pencil, or you will get in trouble.

• Rachel can run very fast.

• I don't know where my iPad is, but it can be in my bookbag.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which would best complete this sentence? We _______ go to Disney World next year.

• will

• can

• should

• must

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B