Helping Verbs Worksheets and Exercises

This collection of helping verbs worksheets and exercises will guide learners step by step, from identifying helping verbs to using them correctly in context. Let’s dive in and strengthen your grammar skills!

Helping Verbs Worksheets

Helping verbs may be small, but they play a big role in building English sentences. Verbs like am, is, are, have, has, do, does, will, can, and others help show tense, mood, or possibility. Understanding how they work is key to speaking and writing more clearly.

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Helping Verbs Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Direction

Use the correct helping verb: am, is, are, was, were, have, has, had, will, can.

1. She ___ going to the store right now.

2. They ___ playing soccer in the yard.

3. I ___ finished my homework.

4. We ___ go to the museum tomorrow.

5. He ___ watching TV last night.

6. The children ___ eaten lunch already.

7. I ___ happy to help you.

8. My brother ___ help you carry the box.

9. She ___ been studying all morning.

10. You ___ always welcome here.

Answer Key

1. is
2. are
3. have
4. will
5. was
6. have
7. am
8. can
9. has
10. are

Exercise 2: Identify the Helping Verb

Direction

Underline the helping verb(s) in each sentence.

1. He is cooking dinner for his family.

2. We have visited that place before.

3. She will call you later.

4. They were playing loudly in the park.

5. I had forgotten my keys at home.

Answer Key

1. He is cooking dinner for his family.
2. We have visited that place before.
3. She will call you later.
4. They were playing loudly in the park.
5. I had forgotten my keys at home.

Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Helping Verb

Direction

Circle the correct helping verb in each sentence.

1. He (is / are) reading a new book.

2. They (has / have) finished the game.

3. I (was / were) at the store yesterday.

4. She (do / does) like chocolate.

5. We (will / can) visit Grandma this weekend.

Answer Key

1. is
2. have
3. was
4. does
5. will

Exercise 4: Match the Sentence to the Helping Verb

Direction

Match the correct helping verb to complete each sentence.

Exercise 5: Rewrite with Helping Verbs

Direction

Add the correct helping verb to each sentence to make it complete.

1. She ___ dancing beautifully.

2. They ___ arrive on time.

3. I ___ working on my project.

4. He ___ already eaten dinner.

5. You ___ open this jar for me?

Answer Key

1. She is dancing beautifully.
2. They will arrive on time.
3. I am working on my project.
4. He has already eaten dinner.
5. Can you open this jar for me?

Exercise 6: Correct the Mistake

Direction

Each sentence below has an incorrect helping verb. Rewrite the sentence correctly.

1. He are going to the gym.

2. I has never seen that movie.

3. They was here yesterday.

4. She have finished her homework.

5. We is watching a movie tonight.

Answer Key

1. He is going to the gym.
2. I have never seen that movie.
3. They were here yesterday.
4. She has finished her homework.
5. We are watching a movie tonight.