Worksheet 1: Auxiliary (Helping) Verbs
Practice identifying the main helping verbs and their functions. Click below to print or save as a PDF.
Worksheet 1: Auxiliary (Helping) Verbs
Name: _________________________ Date: _________________________
1. Underline the Auxiliary Verb
Read each sentence and underline the auxiliary (helping) verb.
1. She is running a marathon.
2. They have finished their homework.
3. Do you like ice cream?
4. The book was written a long time ago.
5. He did not go to the party.
6. We are studying for the test.
2. They have finished their homework.
3. Do you like ice cream?
4. The book was written a long time ago.
5. He did not go to the party.
6. We are studying for the test.
2. Identify the Function
Match the auxiliary verb in the sentence to its main function.
| 1. She is working. | A. Forming a question |
| 2. Do you know him? | B. Forming the passive voice |
| 3. I have seen that movie. | C. Forming a continuous tense |
| 4. The car was repaired. | D. Forming a negative sentence |
| 5. He did not attend. | E. Forming a perfect tense |
3. Sentence Writing
Write your own sentence using "have" as an auxiliary verb.
Your Sentence: