Helping verbs help a main verb to name an action or make a
statement. There are 23 verbs that can be used as helping verbs in the English language. Read each sentence and choose the correct helping verb. I (am / is) jumping on the trampoline. am 1. I (is / am) running around the track right now. 2. We (is / are) walking to class. 3. He (was / is) finishing the test yesterday. 4. My parents (was / were) traveling though Europe last year. 5. Have you (be / been) talking to your friend lately? 6. Can you (been / be) ready on time? 7. I (can / shall) tell you the truth when you give me some more information. 8. We (would /will) give out gifts at the party. 9. I (had / have) ten dollars in my pocket right now. Circling Helping Verbs Worksheet