1. Verbs
It’s what you do!

2. Helping Verbs Elmer was using the computer.
A helping verb works with a main verb to help you understand what action is taking place called a verb phrase.
Elmer was using the computer.

3. 23 Helping Verbs may might must be being been am are is was were
(main)
do does did
should could would
have had has
will can shall

4. Other things to keep in mind:
Helping Verbs
Other things to keep in mind:
When you see an "ing" verb such as "running", be on the lookout for a helping verb also.

5. Helping Verbs
Sometimes there is another word which separates the helping verb from the main verb. One common example is "not", as in:
The boy could not find his socks.
The helping verb is could and the main verb is find.

6. Helping Verbs
A sentence may contain up to three helping verbs to the main verb.
Example
The dog must have been chasing the cat.
helping verbs : must, have, and been
main verb: chasing

7. Examples Michael is helping Samantha with her homework.
I was cleaning the garage for my mom.
My brother may have changed his mind.
Ashley might have been giving her some help.

8. Examples Jonathan will need money after school.
That pencil is rolling on the floor.
I was just going to do that.
My mom may be watching the news tonight.
My mom might be giving me money for the dress I want to buy.

9. Examples
I should not buy that outfit.
I will buy that dress tomorrow.

10. Homework
Textbook
p. 96 ex. 1 (1-10)
p. 98 ex. 3 (1-10)