Auxiliary Verbs

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What is an auxiliary verb?

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An auxiliary verb, also known as a helping verb, is a verb that adds functional or grammatical meaning to the main verb in a sentence. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'have', 'has', 'will', 'can', 'may', 'must', etc.

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What is the function of the auxiliary verb 'can'?

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The auxiliary verb 'can' is used to express ability, possibility, or permission.

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What is the function of the auxiliary verb 'must'?

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The auxiliary verb 'must' is used to express necessity or strong obligation.

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What is the function of the auxiliary verb 'might'?

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The auxiliary verb 'might' is used to express a possibility that is less certain than 'may'.

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What is the function of the auxiliary verb 'would'?

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The auxiliary verb 'would' is used to express a future possibility or a polite request.

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Fill in the blank: She ________ be at work, she always works at this time. (Options: should, can, must, could)

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must

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Fill in the blank: It (would, might) be too hot to eat right now.

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might

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Fill in the blank: Samara (would, could) do a cartwheel at gymnastics.

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could

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Fill in the blank: (Can, Must) you build a tree house?

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Can

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How is the auxiliary verb 'can' used in this sentence: 'Can you help me to find the answer?'

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Request