Verb Phrase
Helping Verb
Helping Verb 2
Main Verb
Main verb 2
100

My mom is cleaning the living room. 

is cleaning


100

Brandon was holding a flashlight.

was

100

Ella is playing the piano.

is

100

They could hear the ambulance down the street.

hear

100

I am writing a funny story.

writing

200

Shannon can swim faster than me. 

can swim

200

You are talking too much!

are

200

Kaitlyn was reading a book this afternoon.

was

200

The puppy would like a treat.

like 

200

We should read another book by E.B. White.

read

300
I would prefer a different ice cream flavor

would prefer


300

The game will cost a lot of money.

will

300

His uncle can drive us to school tomorrow morning

can

300

Sam and Dave will prepare a PowerPoint presentation for the class.

prepare

300

I can help you tonight if you will drive me home later.

help

400

You could have found a new hobby

could have found


400

They may dance in a recital this evening.

may

400

The librarian might read us a story about insects.

might

400

My friend Elena should visit soon.

visit

400

I have finished the quiz on helping verbs.

finished

500

The weather has been changing a lot lately. 

has been changing

500

Ella should have eaten her Brussels sprouts.

should have

500

He might have fallen!  

migh have

500

Simon and Brandon have seen the movie already.

seen

500

I must buy a new pair of earrings!

buy