Sometimes a predicate is made up of ___ or more verbs that work together. The ______ verb tells what action is taking place.

If a verb needs other words to help it make a ___________ or to tell what ______ is taking place, a _____________ verb is needed. Helping verbs work ________ the main verb to tell more about an action.

The helping verb always comes ___________ the main verb

oWhen a form of _____ is used, it is not a linking verb.

oCommon Helping Verbs:•be- am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been•have- have, has, had•do- do, does, did•Other helping verbs-may, might, must, can, could, shall, should, will, would

A helping verb is only a helping verb when it ________ another verb in the sentence. If it stands _______, then it is being used as the ___________ verb of the sentence.

The ______________ verb plus any _______________ verbs are known as the verb __________________ of the sentence. Sometimes one or more words _________________ the parts of a verb phrase, so be careful and always look for all the verbs.

Contractions• A ____________ is a shortened form of two words

written as ________ word.

• Many times, the word _________ is added to a helping verb to form a contraction. The apostrophe takes the place of the letter ___ in not. The _______ verb always _________ the contraction.

Let’s Learn A Helping Verb Song!!!The Helping Verb Song (sing to the tune of “Jingle Bells”)

 

Helping Verbs!  Helping Verbs!  There are 23....

Am, is, are!  Was and were!  Being, been, and be!

Have, has, had!  Do, does, did!  Shall, should, will, and would!

There are 5 more helping verbs:  may, might, must, can, could! 

Let’s Practice on Helping Verbs!!!

Read each sentence. Circle the helping verb and underline the main verb.

1. Jaime is wearing her favorite t-shirt.2. The doctor will see you in just a minute.3. Everyone was quietly reading library books.4. We have lived in Florida for six years.5. Did the clock just strike six o’ clock?6. The quarterback hasn’t made a successful pass

yet.7. I must have eaten some bad food.8. Was the milk put into the refrigerator?9. You should always walk in comfortable shoes.10. People were training dogs in prehistoric times.

Fill in the blank with the contraction formed from the two words.

1. My mother said that I (cannot)________ go to the party tonight.

2. I (will not) _______ be able to see my friends until Monday.

3. She (does not) _________ feel sorry for me, though.

4. I (do not) ________ thinks that (it is) _____ fair that I (cannot) ________ go.

5. Dad (did not) _________ get involved.

You Really Saved the Day!

Great Job on Helping Verbs!!!

Complete pg. 130-131

Let’s Check Homework and Then Practice Verbs!!!

Find each verb phrase. Underline the main verb and circle the helping verb.

1. Jamie is wearing her favorite t-shirt.

2. The doctor will see you in just a minute.

3. Everyone was quietly reading library books.

4. We have lived in Florida for six years.

5. Did the clock just strike six o’clock.

6. The quarterback hasn’t made a successful pass yet.

7. I must have eaten some bad food.

8. Was the milk put into the refrigerator?

9. You should always walk in comfortable shoes.

10. I haven’t ever listened to a parrot.

11. Most birds can’t mimic sound like parrots.

12. I didn’t know that you knew so much about parrots.

13. I might tell you about some other animals later.

14. Jennifer and Sarah should have been here for all of these stories.

15. I will be going to their house later.

Let’s Review!!! Underline the verb and tell whether it is action or linking.

1. Jamie looks beautiful today.

2. The doctor looked in my ears.

3. Those cupcakes smell scrumptious!

4. I smelled the rotten eggs from down the block!

5. I am so sleepy.

Directions: Circle the linking verb. Tell the predicate word that it connects to the

underlined word.

1. The quarterback was sick last night after the game.

2. The milk tastes sour.

3. My mom seems angry with my sister.

4. Angel and Mary grew bored with the reading class.

5. My brother became tired while riding in the car.

Great Job!!!

• Complete the daily grade on main/helping verbs and contractions.

• After you finish, complete pg. 132-133 in the Language Textbook. Follow directions.

Let’s Check Homework and Then Practice Verbs!

Find each verb phrase. Underline the main verb and circle the helping verb. Identify any words that interrupt the verb

phrase.1. Actually, parrots don’t talk.2. These beautiful birds can only imitate human

sounds.3. Some can even copy the songs of other birds.4. Only the parrot, the crow, and the starling can

actually copy human speech.5. People must train these birds very slowly.6. New words must be repeated over and over again.7. Eventually these birds will learn the new words.8. Then the birds will never forget the words.9. I can’t wait until I get my own parrot.

Do You Remember?Circle the action verb in each sentence.

1. The students sat very quietly in class today.

2. They also answered all of the questions correctly.

3. Ms. Frierson cheered and jumped for joy!

4. Mrs. Burnside’s Class and Mrs. Stodghill’s class smiled at their teachers.

5. They now have an award because of their good behavior.

Circle the linking verb in each sentence. Tell the predicate word that it is connecting the underlined word to.

6. These two classes were the best in the school.

7. All of the students were happy, well-behaved and smart.

8. Every teacher seemed fascinated by their behavior.

9. The kids became doctors, lawyers, and scientists when they grew up.

10. They are the role models for all of the future Eastside students!

You took “One Step at a Time” and did a Great Job!

Time for a DLR!!!

Saddle Up

For More Action And

Linking Verbs

Read each sentence. Underline the verb and tell whether it is action or linking.

1. Most bats eat insects or fruit.2. Only the vampire bat drinks blood.3. Bats seem like little vampires to me.4. They also have a special type of radar.5. Bats have very strong wings.6. They like sleeping upside down.7. Bats are helpful on farms.8. They eat insects.9. Many people serve barbecued bats for dinner.10.Bats taste like chicken!

Find the verb or verb phrase in the sentence. Tell if the verb is action or linking. If it is a verb phrase, underline the

main verb, and circle the linking verb.

1. For 800 year, no moose have lived in Sweden.

2. Then a female moose and two male moose swam to Sweden from a nearby country.

3. Their new lives seemed happy.

4. Then suddenly the female moose died.

5. The Swedish people were very upset about the loss of their female moose.

6. Quickly, they hunted for another female.

7. Eventually a man in Denmark offered them Hildy.

8. He had raised her on his farm.

9. She was a very gentle animal.

10. A forest in Sweden became Hildy’s home.

Read each sentence. Choose the correct form of be to complete the sentence.

• I (am, is) a member of the babysitting club.• My sisters (is, are) the founders of the club.• It (are, is) important to arrive on time.• The baby (was, were) upset when I arrived.• The parents (was, were) not home until

eleven o’clock.• I (was, were) happy to see them.• They (be, were) pleased with my work.• “Please (be, am) sure to recommend me to

other parents, “ I told them.

Read each sentence. Circle the helping verb and underline the main verb.

1. Shon is playing his favorite sport.2. The boy in the striped shirt has seen the movie.3. Everyone was watching the football game.4. We have lived in Clinton for almost 9 years.5. Did the phone ring a minute ago?6. The singer has not heard a good song yet.7. They must have eaten the entire cake last week.8. Was the smoothie placed in the freezer last

week?9. You should always exercise in comfortable shoes.10. People were training the babies to talk.

Whew!

Great Job!!!