Task: Fill in the blanks with helping verbs that fit the sentences.
#### Explanation:
Helping verbs (also called auxiliary verbs) are used to help the main verb express its tense, mood, or voice. Common helping verbs include
be,
do, and
have. The choice of helping verb depends on the context and the intended meaning of the sentence.
Let's solve each sentence step by step:
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1. The baby ________ crying.
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Context: The baby is currently crying.
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Tense: Present continuous (using "is" for the present continuous tense).
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Answer:
is
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2. She ________ feeling sick.
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Context: She is currently feeling sick.
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Tense: Present continuous (using "is" for the present continuous tense).
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Answer:
is
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3. They ________ having fun.
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Context: They are currently having fun.
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Tense: Present continuous (using "are" for the present continuous tense).
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Answer:
are
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4. He ________ writing a story.
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Context: He is currently writing a story.
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Tense: Present continuous (using "is" for the present continuous tense).
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Answer:
is
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5. We ________ going on a trip.
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Context: We are planning or intending to go on a trip.
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Tense: Future (using "are" for the future continuous tense or "will" for simple future).
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Answer:
are (or
will, depending on the context).
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6. The dog ________ barking at the mailman.
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Context: The dog is currently barking.
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Tense: Present continuous (using "is" for the present continuous tense).
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Answer:
is
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7. She ________ studying for her test.
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Context: She is currently studying.
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Tense: Present continuous (using "is" for the present continuous tense).
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Answer:
is
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8. They ________ playing basketball.
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Context: They are currently playing basketball.
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Tense: Present continuous (using "are" for the present continuous tense).
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Answer:
are
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9. He ________ cooking dinner.
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Context: He is currently cooking dinner.
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Tense: Present continuous (using "is" for the present continuous tense).
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Answer:
is
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10. We ________ watching a movie.
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Context: We are currently watching a movie.
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Tense: Present continuous (using "are" for the present continuous tense).
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Answer:
are
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11. The cat ________ sleeping on the bed.
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Context: The cat is currently sleeping.
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Tense: Present continuous (using "is" for the present continuous tense).
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Answer:
is
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12. She ________ going to bed early.
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Context: She plans to go to bed early.
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Tense: Future (using "is" for the future continuous tense or "will" for simple future).
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Answer:
is (or
will, depending on the context).
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Final Answers:
1.
is
2.
is
3.
are
4.
is
5.
are (or
will)
6.
is
7.
is
8.
are
9.
is
10.
are
11.
is
12.
is (or
will)
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. is, 2. is, 3. are, 4. is, 5. are/will, 6. is, 7. is, 8. are, 9. is, 10. are, 11. is, 12. is/will}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of helping verbs practice worksheet.
