Printable worksheet — download and print instantly
Click any image to view full size · US Letter · Instant download
8 questions with a Jungle theme plus a full answer key. Perfect for Grade 4 English.
⬇ Download WorksheetStudents will identify and use helping verbs with main verbs to show tense or possibility.
After Q5, pause and ask students to find the helping verb in the passage sentence 'Leo has crossed the vine bridge.' Write it on the board and have students swap in 'will' and 'was' to see how the meaning shifts — this directly mirrors the tense-shift work in Q6 and Q7.
...plus 5 more questions in the full worksheet
Instructions: Read each question about Leo's jungle adventure. Circle, fill in, or choose the answer that uses a helping verb correctly with the main verb.
Standard: L.4.1
New themed worksheets added daily. For parents, teachers, and homeschool families.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Fourth graders need explicit practice identifying and using helping verbs to build foundational grammar skills that support both writing and reading comprehension, as outlined in CCSS L.4.1. Teachers can use this worksheet as a diagnostic tool to assess whether students can distinguish helping verbs from main verbs, then incorporate the practice sentences into mini-lessons on verb phrases and guided writing activities to reinforce correct usage.
This printable English worksheet is designed for Grade 4 students and covers Helping Verbs. The Jungle theme keeps kids engaged while they practice essential English skills. Every worksheet includes a full answer key making it easy for parents and teachers to check work instantly. Aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Grade 4 English. Print-ready at US Letter size. No login required — download and print in seconds.
Last updated: April 2026
Examel provides 10,000+ printable worksheets for Grades 1–6, aligned to Common Core State Standards. Every worksheet is reviewed for accuracy and includes a full answer key. New worksheets added weekly across Math, English, and Science. Built by educators for parents, teachers, and homeschool families.