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 helps the main verb in a sentence by extending its meaning. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'have', 'has', 'do', 'does', 'can', 'will', 'may', etc.

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What is a modal verb?

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A modal verb is a type of auxiliary verb that expresses necessity, possibility, permission, or ability. Examples include 'can', 'could', 'may', 'might', 'must', 'shall', 'should', 'will', and 'would'.

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Which modal verb indicates ability?

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The modal verb 'can' indicates ability. For example, 'I can swim' means I have the ability to swim.

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Fill in the blank: There .............. few places near my home where the mobile coverage is not very good.

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are

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Fill in the blank: I ......... not like my brother. He is quiet and shy but I enjoy good company.

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am

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Which modal verb is used to express permission?

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The modal verb 'may' is used to express permission. For example, 'May I leave the room?'

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Fill in the blank: ......... you seen Jenny's holiday pictures?

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Have

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What is the difference between 'has' and 'have'?

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'Has' is used with third-person singular subjects (he, she, it), while 'have' is used with I, you, we, and they.

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Fill in the blank: We (would, may) go eat ice cream.

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may

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

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The auxiliary verb 'do' is used to form questions and negatives in the present simple and past simple tenses. For example, 'Do you like ice cream?' and 'I do not like broccoli.'