Helping Verbs Worksheets and Exercises

Helping verbs (also called auxiliary verbs) work together with main verbs to express time, mood, or voice. Common helping verbs include be (am, is, are, was, were), have (has, have, had), do (do, does, did), and modals like can, may, must, should, will, and would. Practicing these exercises helps learners form correct sentences and improve fluency.

Helping Verbs Worksheets

Helping Verbs Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct helping verb

1. She ___ watching TV right now.

2. They ___ gone to the market.

3. I ___ finish my homework before dinner.

4. He ___ not like spicy food.

5. We ___ studying English this morning.

6. You ___ call me if you need help.

7. The children ___ playing in the garden.

8. I ___ never seen such a beautiful sunset.

9. She ___ be tired after the long trip.

10. He ___ been working here for five years.

Exercise 2: Choose the correct helping verb

1. She (is / are / am) reading a book.

2. They (has / have / had) completed their homework.

3. I (was / were / am) late for school.

4. He (do / does / did) not understand the question.

5. We (can / could / may) go to the park later.

6. She (have / has / had) already eaten lunch.

7. The baby (is / are / am) sleeping peacefully.

8. You (shall / will / might) receive the package tomorrow.

9. I (did / do / does) my best in the exam.

10. They (were / was / is) playing football yesterday.

Exercise 3: Identify the helping verb in each sentence

1. She is going to the market.

2. They have finished the project.

3. I was reading when you called.

4. He will come tomorrow.

5. We are learning English.

6. You should listen carefully.

7. She has been working all day.

8. They were talking about the trip.

9. He does not know the answer.

10. I can help you with your homework.

Exercise 4: Rewrite the sentences using the correct helping verb

1. She ___ not coming today. (is / are)

2. We ___ finished our meal. (has / have)

3. He ___ watching a movie last night. (was / were)

4. I ___ not seen him before. (has / have)

5. The students ___ studying for their exam. (is / are)

6. You ___ call me later. (should / shall)

7. They ___ arrived early. (has / have)

8. She ___ playing guitar when I arrived. (was / were)

9. I ___ go now; it’s getting late. (must / may)

10. He ___ not like cold weather. (do / does)

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Answer Key

Exercise 1

1. is

2. have

3. must

4. does

5. are

6. should

7. are

8. have

9. must

10. has

Exercise 2

1. is

2. have

3. was

4. does

5. can

6. has

7. is

8. will

9. did

10. were

Exercise 3

1. is

2. have

3. was

4. will

5. are

6. should

7. has been

8. were

9. does

10. can

Exercise 4

1. is

2. have

3. was

4. have

5. are

6. should

7. have

8. was

9. must

10. does