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 clause. Examples include 'be', 'have', and 'do'.

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

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'Should' is used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness, often suggesting a recommendation or advice.

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What is the difference between 'must' and 'should'?

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'Must' indicates a strong obligation or necessity, while 'should' suggests a recommendation or advice.

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When do we use 'have' as an auxiliary verb?

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'Have' is used to form perfect tenses, indicating actions that have been completed. For example, 'I have eaten'.

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What is the role of 'may' in a sentence?

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'May' is used to express permission or possibility.

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How is 'might' different from 'may'?

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'Might' is used to indicate a lower probability than 'may' and is often used for hypothetical situations.

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What does 'could' express in terms of ability?

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'Could' is used to express past ability or a possibility in the present or future.

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What is the negative form of 'must'?

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'Must not' (or 'mustn't') indicates prohibition.

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How do you form a question using 'have'?

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To form a question with 'have', invert the subject and 'have'. For example, 'Have you seen this movie?'

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What is the auxiliary verb used to form the past continuous tense?

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The auxiliary verb 'was' or 'were' is used to form the past continuous tense.