Main and Helping Verbs – Friday Warm Up
Name: _____________________________________________________
A verb phrase is a verb that has more than one word.
The main verb shows action.
A helping verb shows the time of the actions.
Directions Write the main verb and the helping verb in each sentence.
1. Mrs. Arroyo and Mrs. Sholette are sewing costumes for us.
Main Verb: __________
Helping Verb: __________
2. Mrs. Allen is making worksheets for our class.
Main Verb: __________
Helping Verb: __________
3. Coats and gloves will keep us warm in the snow.
Main Verb: __________
Helping Verb: __________
4. Our class has created a wonderful Science Fair backdrop!
Main Verb: __________
Helping Verb: __________
5. We were celebrating Christmas last month.
Main Verb: __________
Helping Verb: __________
6. Students will sing at the Winter Concert on February 2nd.
Main Verb: __________
Helping Verb: __________
7. Mrs. Williams had planned lots of activities for us today.
Main Verb: __________
Helping Verb: __________
8. Children are playing games at recess.
Main Verb: __________
Helping Verb: __________
9. The cafeteria had planted spinach in the courtyard.
Main Verb: __________
Helping Verb: __________
10. Our class will use art supplies to make valentines soon.
Main Verb: __________
Helping Verb: __________