Identify Helping Verbs: Sorting

Get ready to cut, paste, and sort helping verbs in this hands-on worksheet! Students will cut out 10 different words, determine if each word is a helping verb or main verb, and paste them into the correct column. Then, learners are asked to write a sentence that includes one word from each category.

This interactive worksheet is a great way for first and second graders to reinforce their knowledge of verbs. Being able to identify helping verbs enhances young readers’ understanding of sentence structure and how sentences convey meaning. Becoming familiar with parts of speech will help boost students’ reading and writing abilities, as well.

If students are ready to identify helping verbs in context, check out Helping Verbs: Correct or Incorrect. For practice with a different type of verb, try the Identify and Write Irregular Verbs: A Trip to the Amusement Park worksheet!