Auxiliary Verbs

Auxiliary Verbs go with another verb. They are also called
"Helping Verbs" because they "help out" the main verb.

Examples include: am, are, is, be, have, had, has, can, could,
                              should, may, might, must


Directions: Get a sheet of paper and write the correct helping verb
                   for each sentence.

1. We ___________ having a good time this summer.
     a. is         b. are      c. can      d. must

2. The children ___________ learning to make new things this year.
     a. are       b. was     c. have    d. has

3. Our computer ________ running all night long.
     a. were    b. has      c. will      d. was

4. The animal in the barn ______ not feeling well today.
     a. are       b. is         c. am          d. might

5. Time ___________ be the root of all evil.
     a. can      b. should       c. could      d. have


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