Let's solve the worksheet titled
"Helping Verbs and Action Verbs" step by step.
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🔍 Objective:
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Circle the Helping Verb in each sentence.
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Underline the Action Verb in each sentence.
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✔ Definitions:
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Helping Verbs (Auxiliary Verbs): Words like *is, are, was, were, have, has, had, will, would, can, could, may, might, must, should, shall, do, does, did*, etc. They help the main verb to express tense, mood, or voice.
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Action Verbs: Words that describe physical or mental actions (e.g., *jump, swim, read, speak, dance*).
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Now let’s go through each sentence:
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1. The boy is drawing in easy method.
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Helping Verb: *is* →
Circle "is"
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Action Verb: *drawing* →
Underline "drawing"
> Note: “in easy method” seems incorrect; probably meant “in an easy way,” but we focus on verbs.
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2. Did you jump in the pool?
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Helping Verb: *Did* →
Circle "Did"
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Action Verb: *jump* →
Underline "jump"
> "Did" is a helping verb used in questions.
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3. I was swimming in the lake.
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Helping Verb: *was* →
Circle "was"
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Action Verb: *swimming* →
Underline "swimming"
> "Was" helps form past continuous tense.
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4. I can read Hindi words.
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Helping Verb: *can* →
Circle "can"
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Action Verb: *read* →
Underline "read"
> "Can" shows ability.
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5. Today, We might go to a movie.
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Helping Verb: *might* →
Circle "might"
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Action Verb: *go* →
Underline "go"
> "Might" expresses possibility.
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6. We were playing on the ground.
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Helping Verb: *were* →
Circle "were"
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Action Verb: *playing* →
Underline "playing"
> Past continuous tense.
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7. I spoke to your friend.
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Helping Verb: ✘ None
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Action Verb: *spoke* →
Underline "spoke"
> "Spoke" is a
past tense of *speak* — it's a
main action verb, not helped by any auxiliary verb.
> So,
no helping verb here.
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8. I will speak with your teacher.
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Helping Verb: *will* →
Circle "will"
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Action Verb: *speak* →
Underline "speak"
> "Will" indicates future tense.
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9. When will you open your gift?
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Helping Verb: *will* →
Circle "will"
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Action Verb: *open* →
Underline "open"
> Question structure using "will."
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10. Can you dance with me?
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Helping Verb: *Can* →
Circle "Can"
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Action Verb: *dance* →
Underline "dance"
> "Can" shows ability or request.
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
| Sentence | Helping Verb | Action Verb |
|--------|--------------|-------------|
| 1 | is | drawing |
| 2 | Did | jump |
| 3 | was | swimming |
| 4 | can | read |
| 5 | might | go |
| 6 | were | playing |
| 7 | none | spoke |
| 8 | will | speak |
| 9 | will | open |
| 10 | Can | dance |
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📝 Instructions for Student:
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Circle the helping verb (like *is, was, can, will, did, might*).
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Underline the action verb (like *drawing, jump, swimming, read, go, speaking, open, dance*).
- For sentence 7, only underline *spoke* — no helping verb.
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✔ This worksheet helps students distinguish between helping verbs (which assist the main verb) and action verbs (the actual doing word). Great practice for understanding verb phrases!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of main and helping verbs worksheet.
