Identifying Helping Verbs

Some verbs in the following sentences consist of only one word. Others consist of a main verb and one or more helping verbs. For each sentence, choose the helping verb. If there is no helping verb, choose “No helping verb.”

For help with this exercise, see section 14e of Foundations First, Fifth Edition.

  1. Question

    Pet cats face many dangers outdoors.

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    Identifying Helping Verbs: Some verbs in the following sentences consist of only one word. Others consist of a main verb and one or more helping verbs. For each sentence, choose the helping verb. If there is no helping verb, choose “No helping verb.” - Pet cats face many dangers outdoors.

  2. Question

    Thousands of them are killed by cars every year.

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    Identifying Helping Verbs: Some verbs in the following sentences consist of only one word. Others consist of a main verb and one or more helping verbs. For each sentence, choose the helping verb. If there is no helping verb, choose “No helping verb.” - Thousands of them are killed by cars every year.

  3. Question

    Outdoor cats must also deal with other animals and with infectious diseases.

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    Identifying Helping Verbs: Some verbs in the following sentences consist of only one word. Others consist of a main verb and one or more helping verbs. For each sentence, choose the helping verb. If there is no helping verb, choose “No helping verb.” - Outdoor cats must also deal with other animals and with infectious diseases.

  4. Question

    In addition, cats can endanger backyard songbirds and small wildlife.

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    Identifying Helping Verbs: Some verbs in the following sentences consist of only one word. Others consist of a main verb and one or more helping verbs. For each sentence, choose the helping verb. If there is no helping verb, choose “No helping verb.” - In addition, cats can endanger backyard songbirds and small wildlife.

  5. Question

    There are many good reasons to keep pet cats inside the house.

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    Identifying Helping Verbs: Some verbs in the following sentences consist of only one word. Others consist of a main verb and one or more helping verbs. For each sentence, choose the helping verb. If there is no helping verb, choose “No helping verb.” - There are many good reasons to keep pet cats inside the house.

  6. Question

    However, they may become obese and bored indoors.

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    Identifying Helping Verbs: Some verbs in the following sentences consist of only one word. Others consist of a main verb and one or more helping verbs. For each sentence, choose the helping verb. If there is no helping verb, choose “No helping verb.” - However, they may become obese and bored indoors.

  7. Question

    For several years, veterinarians have been recommending entertainment for indoor cats.

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    Identifying Helping Verbs: Some verbs in the following sentences consist of only one word. Others consist of a main verb and one or more helping verbs. For each sentence, choose the helping verb. If there is no helping verb, choose “No helping verb.” - For several years, veterinarians have been recommending entertainment for indoor cats.

  8. Question

    Most cats enjoy the thrill of watching birds through a window or observing fish in an aquarium.

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    Identifying Helping Verbs: Some verbs in the following sentences consist of only one word. Others consist of a main verb and one or more helping verbs. For each sentence, choose the helping verb. If there is no helping verb, choose “No helping verb.” - Most cats enjoy the thrill of watching birds through a window or observing fish in an aquarium.

  9. Question

    Cats can even be trained to do tricks.

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    Identifying Helping Verbs: Some verbs in the following sentences consist of only one word. Others consist of a main verb and one or more helping verbs. For each sentence, choose the helping verb. If there is no helping verb, choose “No helping verb.” - Cats can even be trained to do tricks.

  10. Question

    A caring cat owner will make the cat happy in the house.

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    Identifying Helping Verbs: Some verbs in the following sentences consist of only one word. Others consist of a main verb and one or more helping verbs. For each sentence, choose the helping verb. If there is no helping verb, choose “No helping verb.” - A caring cat owner will make the cat happy in the house.