
Exploring Helping Verbs in English
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of helping verbs in sentences?
To conclude sentences
To introduce new subjects
To assist main verbs in showing action or setting the mood
To replace main verbs
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence 'I am typing my story', which word is the helping verb?
I
typing
am
my
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many helping verbs are there in total?
30
23
15
10
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence demonstrates the use of 'is' as a helping verb?
Alex should watch the new movie.
My dad reads the newspaper.
The panda was chewing on a bamboo branch.
My dad is reading the newspaper.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does using a helping verb like 'should' in a sentence help to convey?
A suggestion or advice
A past action
A current state
A future action
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a function of helping verbs?
To show action
To act as the main verb
To set the mood
To indicate time
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example 'They must leave now to catch their flight', what role does 'must' play?
Main verb
Object
Subject
Helping verb
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the helping verb 'might' indicate in a sentence?
An action that has already happened
Uncertainty about the action
A command
A definite action
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a helping verb?
They leave now to catch their flight.
Sam might play on his skateboard.
The panda chew on a bamboo branch.
Alex watch the new movie.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
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