Auxiliary Verbs Worksheets and Exercises

Auxiliary verbs (also called helping verbs) are words like be, do, and have that help the main verb show tense, voice, or mood.
For example: She is reading a book. — “is” helps form the present continuous tense.
Try the exercises below to strengthen your understanding of auxiliary verbs in daily English.

Auxiliary Verbs Worksheets

Auxiliary Verbs Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in each blank with the correct auxiliary verb (am, is, are, was, were, do, does, did, have, has, had).

1. I ___ not like spicy food.

2. She ___ going to the office now.

3. They ___ already finished their homework.

4. ___ you seen my phone anywhere?

5. We ___ watching a movie when the lights went out.

6. He ___ not come to class yesterday.

7. I ___ trying to learn English every day.

8. ___ she know your secret?

9. You ___ been a good friend to me.

10. The children ___ playing outside right now.

✅ Answer Key:

1. do 2. is 3. have 4. Have 5. were 6. did 7. am 8. Does 9. have 10. are

Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Auxiliary Verb

Select the correct option (A, B, or C).

1. He ___ not like coffee.
   A. do B. does C. did

2. I ___ reading a new book.
   A. am B. is C. are

3. They ___ never been to London.
   A. have B. has C. had

4. ___ you go to the gym yesterday?
   A. Do B. Does C. Did

5. She ___ studying hard for her exams.
   A. is B. was C. were

✅ Answer Key:

1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. A

Exercise 3: Rewrite in the Negative Form

Rewrite the following sentences in the negative form.

1. She is cooking dinner. → ________________________

2. They have finished the project. → ________________________

3. He was watching TV. → ________________________

4. I do like ice cream. → ________________________

5. You have met my brother. → ________________________

6. We are going to the park. → ________________________

7. She can speak French. → ________________________

8. They will arrive on time. → ________________________

9. He plays the guitar very well. → ________________________

10. I have seen that movie before. → _______________________

✅ Answer Key:

1. isn’t 2. haven’t 3. wasn’t 4. don’t 5. haven’t 6. aren’t 7. can’t 8. won’t 9. doesn’t 10. haven’t

Exercise 4: Identify the Auxiliary Verbs

Underline or write down the auxiliary verb(s) in each sentence.

1. We have been waiting for hours.

2. She is studying for her test.

3. Did you call your mom?

4. They were watching the sunset.

5. I do not agree with that idea.

6. He has gone to the store.

7. The kids are playing football.

8. I had already eaten dinner.

9. Does he live nearby?

10. You have done a great job!

✅ Answer Key:

1. have, been 2. is 3. Did 4. were 5. do 6. has 7. are 8. had 9. Does 10. have