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8 questions with a Pirates theme plus a full answer key. Perfect for Grade 6 English.
⬇ Download WorksheetStudents will identify and use helping verbs with main verbs to show tense or possibility.
Before Q3, pause and ask students to find the helping verb in the passage sentence 'Leo has followed the treasure map for days.' Have them identify which word is the helper and which is the main verb — this anchors the rule before questions get harder.
- Circle the sentence that correctly uses a helping verb with a main verb. A) Leo is searching the deck for the treasure map. B) Leo searching the deck for the treasure map.
- Circle the sentence that correctly uses a helping verb with a main verb. A) The parrot squawking at Leo from the mast. B) The parrot is squawking at Leo from the mast.
- Fill in the blank with the correct helping verb. Leo ________ followed the treasure map for three long days. Choose from: (have / has / is)
...plus 5 more questions in the full worksheet
Instructions: Read each question carefully and look for the helping verb working with the main verb. Circle, fill in, or choose the answer that correctly pairs a helping verb with a main verb.
Standard: L.6.1
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About this English worksheet for Grade 6
Sixth graders need to recognize helping verbs to understand complex sentence structures and improve their writing clarity. Use this worksheet to have students identify auxiliary verbs in sentences, then have them revise simple sentences by adding helping verbs to create more precise meanings—a practice that directly supports L.6.1 standard requirements for grammar application.
This printable English worksheet is designed for Grade 6 students and covers Helping Verbs. The Pirates 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 6 English. Print-ready at US Letter size. No login required — download and print in seconds.
Last updated: April 2026
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