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It looks like you've uploaded a worksheet titled "Helping Verbs" from www.sarahs-teachersworkshop.com, which is designed to help students practice identifying and using helping verbs in sentences. Since I can't view images directly, I’ll explain how to solve this type of worksheet based on the text you provided.
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A helping verb (also called an auxiliary verb) is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase. Common helping verbs include:
- be: am, is, are, was, were, been, being
- have: have, has, had
- do: do, does, did
- Others: will, shall, may, might, can, could, would, should, must
They help express tense, mood, or voice.
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The directions say:
> For each sentence, fill in the blank with a helping verb.
Let’s go through the sentences one by one and determine the correct helping verb.
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1. I ________ not going to school today.
→ am
*Explanation:* "Going" is the present participle. We need a helping verb to make it a complete verb phrase. "Am" + "going" = present continuous tense.
2. He ________ speaking lots of languages.
→ is
*Explanation:* Present continuous tense — "is speaking".
3. That truck ________ speeding when it passed us.
→ was
*Explanation:* Past continuous — "was speeding".
4. We ________ interested in music.
→ are
*Explanation:* "Are" is needed to complete the verb phrase with "interested" (a passive construction). "We are interested."
5. I ________ coming from St. Maarten.
→ am
*Explanation:* Present continuous — "am coming".
6. Soccer ________ help with the concentration.
→ can
*Explanation:* Modal verb "can" expresses possibility — "Soccer can help..."
7. We ________ all going to get in trouble.
→ are
*Explanation:* Present continuous — "are going".
8. They ________ never informed of the plan.
→ were
*Explanation:* Passive voice — "They were never informed." (Past tense)
9. I ________ wearing a big check.
→ am
*Explanation:* Present continuous — "am wearing".
10. If they ________ talking, I would have shown up.
→ had been
*Explanation:* This is a third conditional — "If they had been talking..." (past perfect continuous).
11. I ________ never speak to you again.
→ will
*Explanation:* Future intention — "I will never speak..."
12. Lily ________ thinking to Mary Potter fan club.
→ is
*Explanation:* Likely typo in sentence. It probably means “Lily is thinking about joining…” So, "is" completes the present continuous tense.
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1. am
2. is
3. was
4. are
5. am
6. can
7. are
8. were
9. am
10. had been
11. will
12. is
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- Look at the tense of the sentence.
- Identify if the action is ongoing (continuous), habitual, or future.
- Use common helping verbs: be, have, do, will, can, could, would, etc.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or want this turned into a lesson!
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🔍 Understanding Helping Verbs
A helping verb (also called an auxiliary verb) is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase. Common helping verbs include:
- be: am, is, are, was, were, been, being
- have: have, has, had
- do: do, does, did
- Others: will, shall, may, might, can, could, would, should, must
They help express tense, mood, or voice.
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📝 Worksheet Instructions
The directions say:
> For each sentence, fill in the blank with a helping verb.
Let’s go through the sentences one by one and determine the correct helping verb.
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✔ Solutions with Explanations
1. I ________ not going to school today.
→ am
*Explanation:* "Going" is the present participle. We need a helping verb to make it a complete verb phrase. "Am" + "going" = present continuous tense.
2. He ________ speaking lots of languages.
→ is
*Explanation:* Present continuous tense — "is speaking".
3. That truck ________ speeding when it passed us.
→ was
*Explanation:* Past continuous — "was speeding".
4. We ________ interested in music.
→ are
*Explanation:* "Are" is needed to complete the verb phrase with "interested" (a passive construction). "We are interested."
5. I ________ coming from St. Maarten.
→ am
*Explanation:* Present continuous — "am coming".
6. Soccer ________ help with the concentration.
→ can
*Explanation:* Modal verb "can" expresses possibility — "Soccer can help..."
7. We ________ all going to get in trouble.
→ are
*Explanation:* Present continuous — "are going".
8. They ________ never informed of the plan.
→ were
*Explanation:* Passive voice — "They were never informed." (Past tense)
9. I ________ wearing a big check.
→ am
*Explanation:* Present continuous — "am wearing".
10. If they ________ talking, I would have shown up.
→ had been
*Explanation:* This is a third conditional — "If they had been talking..." (past perfect continuous).
11. I ________ never speak to you again.
→ will
*Explanation:* Future intention — "I will never speak..."
12. Lily ________ thinking to Mary Potter fan club.
→ is
*Explanation:* Likely typo in sentence. It probably means “Lily is thinking about joining…” So, "is" completes the present continuous tense.
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✔ Final Answer Key:
1. am
2. is
3. was
4. are
5. am
6. can
7. are
8. were
9. am
10. had been
11. will
12. is
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💡 Tips for Students:
- Look at the tense of the sentence.
- Identify if the action is ongoing (continuous), habitual, or future.
- Use common helping verbs: be, have, do, will, can, could, would, etc.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or want this turned into a lesson!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of main and helping verb worksheet.
