To be a Helper, Using the To Be Verbs

Summary
Another lesson in proper usage of the to be verbs with a review of the eight forms of this verb. Questions and fill in the blanks to gain mastery over the subject.

Objectives
• Help students learn the eight forms of the verb to be.

• Review helping verbs that show present or past tense.

• Students answer questions and fill in the blanks to review the subject.

• Students also write their own sentences using verbs ? am and were.

Suggested Grades
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

Excerpt
What is a sentence without a verb? It?s not a sentence. Every sentence must have a verb. In fact, some sentences have more than one verb. They have a main verb and a helping verb. The main verb shows the main action or state of being in a sentence.

A helping verb helps us know when the action of the verb happened. It shows us if the action is happening in the present, past or future.

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