Educational worksheet for learning helping verbs with a word bank and sentence completion tasks.

Let's solve this "Helping Verbs" worksheet step by step.

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🔹 Understanding the Task

We are to fill in the blanks with helping verbs from the Word Bank:
- is, might, will, would, should
- have, does, can, could, was

Each helping verb must be used twice.

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🔹 Step-by-step Solutions

Let’s go through each sentence and determine the correct helping verb based on meaning, tense, and context.

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#### 1. She _________ feeling better after a nap.
- The main verb is feeling, which is present continuous.
- Present continuous requires is/are/was/were + verb-ing.
- Subject: "She" → needs is.
✔ Answer: is

> ✔ *She is feeling better after a nap.*

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#### 2. We _________ read the same book twice now.
- This suggests present perfect tense: "have read".
- "Now" implies completed action with present relevance.
- "We" + have = "We have read..."
✔ Answer: have

> ✔ *We have read the same book twice now.*

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#### 3. The cat _________ sleep on the couch.
- This describes a habitual or general truth.
- Use does for third-person singular present simple (with "sleep").
- But "does" is usually used for questions or negatives unless emphasizing action.
- Wait — actually, "The cat does sleep..." emphasizes the action.
- Alternatively, it could be can or might, but "does" fits best for emphasis.
- Let's hold off and check others.

Wait — maybe can? “The cat can sleep…” → possible, but doesn’t emphasize habit.

Actually, does is correct here if we're stating a fact with emphasis:
👉 "The cat does sleep on the couch." (emphasizing it really does)

But let’s see if could or would makes sense.

Alternatively, might? "The cat might sleep..." — possible, but uncertain.

Best fit: does — for affirmative statement about habit.

✔ Answer: does

> ✔ *The cat does sleep on the couch.*

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#### 4. We _________ have a picnic since the weather is nice.
- Suggests possibility or intention.
- "Since the weather is nice" → logical reason to plan.
- So: should (recommended), will (future intent), or could (possibility).
- "Could" means "it's possible", "should" means "we ought to", "will" means "we plan to".
- Best choice: should — because of the nice weather, it's advisable.
- Or could? Both work, but should fits better with "since".

Wait — let’s compare:

- "We could have a picnic..." — possible
- "We should have a picnic..." — recommended due to good weather

✔ Answer: should

> ✔ *We should have a picnic since the weather is nice.*

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#### 5. She _________ sing better than most people.
- Comparing ability.
- "Sing better" → refers to talent or skill.
- So: can or could.
- "Can" = present ability.
- "Could" = past or hypothetical.
- Since it's a general comparison, likely present.
✔ Answer: can

> ✔ *She can sing better than most people.*

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#### 6. He _________ write a story if he has time.
- Conditional: "if he has time"
- This is a future possibility.
- "Would" is used in conditional sentences: "He would write..."
- Example: "If he has time, he would write."
✔ Answer: would

> ✔ *He would write a story if he has time.*

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#### 7. He _________ not like eating popcorn.
- Negative expression of preference.
- "Does not like" → common construction.
- "Does" is the auxiliary for third person singular present.
✔ Answer: does

> ✔ *He does not like eating popcorn.*

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#### 8. The baby _________ crying.
- Describing an ongoing action.
- Present continuous: is or was.
- But "crying" is happening now → is.
- Subject: "The baby" → third person singular → is.
✔ Answer: is

> ✔ *The baby is crying.*

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#### 9. She _________ study for her test.
- Expresses obligation or recommendation.
- "Should" is appropriate: "She should study..."
- "Must" isn't in the word bank.
- "Can" or "could"? Less fitting.
- "Will"? Possible, but "should" fits best.
✔ Answer: should

> ✔ *She should study for her test.*

Wait — but we already used should in #4!

Ah! Important: each helping verb must be used exactly twice.

So far:
- is: #1, #8 → used twice ✔
- have: #2 → once
- does: #3, #7 → used twice ✔
- should: #4, #9 → used twice ✔
- can: #5 → once
- would: #6 → once
- might: not used yet
- will: not used yet
- could: not used yet
- was: not used yet

So we need to adjust if we've overused any.

Let’s double-check:

- #1: is ✔
- #2: have ✔
- #3: does ✔
- #4: should ✔
- #5: can ✔
- #6: would ✔
- #7: does ✔ (already used twice)
- #8: is ✔ (already used twice)
- #9: should ✔ (already used twice)
- #10: ????

Wait — problem: we’re using should twice (in #4 and #9), does twice (#3 and #7), is twice (#1 and #8).

But #9 says: "She _________ study for her test."

Is there another option?

What if we use must? Not in word bank.

Or will? "She will study..." — future intention.

That works too.

But should is more natural for advice.

But we already used should twice.

So we cannot use should again.

Therefore, #9 must use a different verb.

Let’s re-evaluate #4.

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🔁 Re-evaluating Sentence #4:

> 4. We _________ have a picnic since the weather is nice.

We said should — but maybe could?

"Could" = possibility: "We could have a picnic..." → possible, but not certain.

"Should" = advised.

Both make sense, but could is less strong.

But should is more logical.

But we need to avoid overusing should.

Wait — should appears only in #4 and #9.

But we haven’t used might, will, could, was yet.

Let’s look at #9 again.

Alternative for #9:

> She _________ study for her test.

Options:
- should → advice (but used twice already)
- must → not in word bank
- will → future intent: "She will study..." — possible
- can → ability: "She can study..." — not quite right
- could → possibility: "She could study..." — possible
- might → possibility: "She might study..." — weak

But "study for her test" implies necessity or intention.

So will or should.

But should is already used twice.

So perhaps will?

Let’s try will for #9.

Then #4 could be could.

Let’s revise.

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Revised Plan: Balance Usage

Let’s list all verbs and track usage.

| Verb | Used in | Count |
|--------|--------|-------|
| is | #1, #8 | 2 ✔ |
| have | #2 | 1 |
| does | #3, #7 | 2 ✔ |
| should | ? | 0 |
| can | #5 | 1 |
| would | #6 | 1 |
| might | ? | 0 |
| will | ? | 0 |
| could | ? | 0 |
| was | ? | 0 |

We need:
- Each verb used exactly twice

So far:
- is → 2 ✔
- does → 2 ✔
- have → 1
- can → 1
- would → 1
- rest: 0

So we need:
- have ×2
- can ×2
- would ×2
- might ×2
- will ×2
- could ×2
- was ×2
- should ×2

Wait — that’s 10 verbs, each used twice → 20 total uses.

We have 10 sentences → 10 blanks → so only one per blank.

But the instruction says: Use each helping verb twice.

But there are 10 blanks and 10 verbs.

Wait — that can't be.

Wait — word bank has 10 verbs, but only 10 blanks.

But it says: "Use each helping verb twice"

That would require 20 blanks.

But we only have 10.

So probably a mistake.

Wait — no, let’s reread:

> Directions: Use the word bank to fill in the correct helping verb for each sentence. Use each helping verb twice.

But only 10 sentences → 10 blanks.

There are 10 helping verbs in the word bank.

So how can we use each twice? That would be 20 uses.

Impossible.

So likely: "Use each helping verb twice" is a mistake.

But wait — perhaps some verbs are used twice, others not.

Wait — maybe the word bank has duplicates?

No — list:

- is
- might
- will
- would
- should
- have
- does
- can
- could
- was

All unique.

So 10 verbs.

10 blanks.

So "Use each helping verb twice" is impossible.

So likely, it means: Choose from the word bank, and some verbs may be used more than once, but each one can be used up to twice.

But the instruction says "use each helping verb twice" — that would mean every verb must be used exactly twice.

But we only have 10 blanks.

So contradiction.

Unless...

Wait — maybe the word bank has 10 verbs, but we are to use them in 10 blanks, and some verbs will be used twice, others not.

But "each" means all.

So probably, the instruction is misphrased.

Possibly: "Use the word bank; you may use some verbs more than once, but no verb more than twice."

But it says: "Use each helping verb twice."

This is logically impossible with 10 blanks.

So either:
- There are 20 blanks (not shown)
- Or the instruction is wrong

But looking at the image: only 10 blanks.

So likely, the instruction is meant to say: "Use the word bank to fill in the blanks. You may use some helping verbs more than once, but no more than twice."

But as written, it's impossible.

But perhaps the word bank has repeated words? No.

Another idea: maybe "each" refers to the ones used, but not all.

But "each" means all.

So probably a typo.

Given that, we'll proceed with logical choices, and ensure that no verb is used more than twice, and try to use as many as possible.

But we’ll just pick the most grammatically correct answer.

Let’s go back.

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Final Attempt with Correct Grammar

Let’s do each sentence with best fit.

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1. She is feeling better after a nap.
→ Present continuous → is ✔

2. We have read the same book twice now.
→ Present perfect → have ✔

3. The cat does sleep on the couch.
→ Emphasis on habitual action → does ✔

4. We could have a picnic since the weather is nice.
→ Possibility → could ✔

5. She can sing better than most people.
→ Ability → can ✔

6. He would write a story if he has time.
→ Conditional → would ✔

7. He does not like eating popcorn.
→ Present simple negative → does ✔

But does already used in #3 → now twice → okay

8. The baby is crying.
→ Present continuous → is ✔

Already used in #1 → now twice → okay

9. She should study for her test.
→ Advice → should ✔

10. They will go to the movies tomorrow.
→ Future intention → will ✔

Now count usage:

- is → #1, #8 → 2 ✔
- have → #2 → 1
- does → #3, #7 → 2 ✔
- could → #4 → 1
- can → #5 → 1
- would → #6 → 1
- should → #9 → 1
- will → #10 → 1
- might → 0
- was → 0

Still missing: might, was, have, can, would, should — all used once or zero.

But we have no more blanks.

So only 10 blanks.

Thus, impossible to use each verb twice.

So likely, the instruction is incorrect.

Perhaps it should be: "Use the word bank. Some verbs may be used more than once."

But as written, it’s flawed.

But maybe I missed something.

Wait — let’s look at #10:

> 10. They _________ go to the movies tomorrow.

"Tomorrow" → future.

So: will, would, might, could, should

"Will" is best for definite future.

But "might" or "could" also possible.

But "will" is most natural.

But what about would? "They would go..." — conditional.

Not suitable.

So will is best.

But then will used once.

Similarly, might not used.

But no room.

So probably, the instruction is wrong.

But perhaps the word bank has duplicate verbs? No.

Another possibility: maybe "use each helping verb twice" means that among the answers, each verb used appears twice — but not necessarily all verbs used.

But still, we have 10 blanks.

So maximum 10 uses.

So only 5 verbs can be used twice.

But the instruction says each — implying all 10.

So impossible.

Therefore, likely, the instruction is misstated.

We’ll proceed with best grammar.

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Final Answers with Justification

1. She is feeling better after a nap.
→ Present continuous → is

2. We have read the same book twice now.
→ Present perfect → have

3. The cat does sleep on the couch.
→ Emphasis on habit → does

4. We could have a picnic since the weather is nice.
→ Possibility → could

5. She can sing better than most people.
→ Ability → can

6. He would write a story if he has time.
→ Conditional → would

7. He does not like eating popcorn.
→ Present simple negative → does

8. The baby is crying.
→ Present continuous → is

9. She should study for her test.
→ Advice → should

10. They will go to the movies tomorrow.
→ Future intention → will

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✔ Final Answer Key:

1. is
2. have
3. does
4. could
5. can
6. would
7. does
8. is
9. should
10. will

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📝 Summary of Verb Usage:

- is → 2 times (#1, #8) ✔
- have → 1 time (#2)
- does → 2 times (#3, #7) ✔
- could → 1 time (#4)
- can → 1 time (#5)
- would → 1 time (#6)
- should → 1 time (#9)
- will → 1 time (#10)

Only is and does used twice.

Others used once.

So instruction is likely incorrect.

But these are the most grammatically correct choices.

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✔ Final Answer:

1. is
2. have
3. does
4. could
5. can
6. would
7. does
8. is
9. should
10. will

✔ All sentences are grammatically correct.

Note: The instruction to "use each helping verb twice" cannot be fulfilled with only 10 blanks. It may be a typo or error in the worksheet.