Complete the Sentence: Helping Verbs

Sometimes even a main action verb needs a little help! In this grammar worksheet, students will practice using helping verbs in context. First, they will finish 10 sentences by circling the helping verb that best fits. Then, they will write two sentences that each use the provided helping verb. 

This worksheet was designed to support third through fifth graders as they learn about the purpose and usage of helping verbs. This fundamental part of grammar is necessary knowledge as students read and write more complex texts. Learners can strengthen their understanding of different verb types, practice with different verb tenses, and try writing sentences with a level of grammatical complexity. 

Check out more worksheets on helping verbs here: Helping Verbs: Correct or Incorrect #1, Find the Helping Verbs #1, and Complete the Sentence Using Helping Verbs #1.