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8 questions with a Superheroes 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.
After Q3, pause and ask students to find the helping verb in the passage sentence 'Leo has tracked the villain to the secret lair.' Write it on the board and point out how 'has' teams up with 'tracked' to show completed action — this anchors the abstract rule to a sentence students just read.
- Circle the sentence that uses a helping verb correctly. A) Leo is chasing the villain through the tunnel. B) Leo chasing the villain through the tunnel.
- Circle the sentence that uses a helping verb correctly. A) They reached have the secret lair. B) They have reached the secret lair.
- Fill in the blank with the correct helping verb. Leo ___ found the villain trap near the secret lair. (has / is)
...plus 5 more questions in the full worksheet
Instructions: Read each question carefully and look for the helping verb working with a main verb. Choose the best answer or write the helping verb that completes each sentence.
Standard: L.6.1
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About this English worksheet for Grade 6
At sixth grade, students must identify and distinguish helping verbs from main verbs to construct more sophisticated sentence structures and understand verb tense nuances required by CCSS L.6.1. Teachers can use this standard-difficulty worksheet as an introductory or reinforcement tool during grammar instruction, asking students to circle helping verbs and explain how they modify the main verb's meaning, then transition into sentence-combining activities where students use helping verbs intentionally to add complexity and precision to their writing.
This printable English worksheet is designed for Grade 6 students and covers Helping Verbs. The Superheroes 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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