Helping Verb

In the sentence 'You can join the game later,' which word is the helping verb?

• You

• can

• join

• game

Answer explanation

The word 'can' is a modal helping verb that works with the main verb 'join' to express ability.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

Complete the sentence with the correct helping verb: The dogs ______ barking at the mail carrier.

• is

• are

• was

• be

Answer explanation

The helping verb 'are' agrees with the plural subject 'dogs' and is used to form the present progressive tense.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

True or False: The words 'run,' 'happy,' and 'quickly' are all helping verbs.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is false because 'run' is a main verb, 'happy' is an adjective, and 'quickly' is an adverb; none are helping verbs.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

In the sentence 'I have a new skateboard,' the word 'have' is the main verb. In which sentence below is 'have' used as a helping verb?

• We have fun at the park.

• They have finished the race.

• She has a question.

• Do you have the time?

Answer explanation

In this sentence, 'have' is a helping verb that works with the main verb 'finished' to form the present perfect tense.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which word is the helping verb in this question: 'Did you see that amazing goal?'

• Did

• you

• see

• goal

Answer explanation

The word 'Did' is a helping verb used to ask a question in the past tense. It helps the main verb 'see'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

Complete the sentence with the correct helping verb: We ______ watching a movie when the power went out.

• was

• is

• were

• are

Answer explanation

The helping verb 'were' agrees with the plural subject 'We' and is used to form the past progressive tense.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

After the helping verb 'should,' what form should the main verb be? Choose the sentence that follows this rule.

• You should finished your chores.

• You should finishing your chores.

• You should to finish your chores.

• You should finish your chores.

Answer explanation

Modal helping verbs like 'should' must be followed by the base form of the main verb, which is 'finish'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

True or False: In the sentence 'She has eaten all the pizza,' the helping verb 'has' shows the action is complete.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is true. The helping verb 'has' is used to form the present perfect tense, which indicates an action that was completed in the past.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

The helping verb 'might' in 'I might go to the party later' expresses what idea?

• A definite plan

• A past action

• A possibility

• An order

Answer explanation

The modal helping verb 'might' is used to show that something is possible but not certain.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence correctly uses two helping verbs before the main verb?

• He will be going to the camp.

• He will going to the camp.

• He is will go to the camp.

• He been will go to the camp.

Answer explanation

This sentence correctly orders the helping verbs (modal 'will' + primary 'be') before the main verb 'going'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A