AUXILIARY VERBS

Identify the auxiliary verb in the following sentence: She is singing a song.

• singing

• have

• is

• are

Answer explanation

The auxiliary verb in the sentence 'She is singing a song' is 'is'. It is used to form the present continuous tense.

Conjugate the auxiliary verb 'have' in the present perfect tense.

• had

• has

• have

• having

Answer explanation

The correct conjugation of the auxiliary verb 'have' in the present perfect tense is 'have'.

Form a question using the auxiliary verb 'do' in the simple present tense.

• Do you want to go to the moon?

• Do you like ice cream?

• Do we drive on the left side of the road?

• Do they eat pizza for breakfast?

Answer explanation

The correct question formed using the auxiliary verb 'do' in the simple present tense is 'Do you like ice cream?'. This question correctly uses the auxiliary verb 'do' followed by the subject 'you' and the main verb 'like'.

Create a negative sentence using the auxiliary verb 'will' in the future tense.

• I will not be happy.

• I will not eat dinner.

• I will not go to the party.

• I will go to the party.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'I will not go to the party.' because it creates a negative sentence using the auxiliary verb 'will' in the future tense.

Differentiate between the auxiliary verbs 'be' and 'do' in terms of their usage.

• The auxiliary verb 'be' is used to form simple tenses, while the auxiliary verb 'do' is used to form continuous tenses.

• The auxiliary verb 'be' is used to form passive voice, while the auxiliary verb 'do' is used to form affirmative sentences.

• The auxiliary verb 'be' is used to form continuous tenses and passive voice, while the auxiliary verb 'do' is used to form negative and interrogative sentences in simple tenses.

• The auxiliary verb 'be' is used to form negative sentences, while the auxiliary verb 'do' is used to form continuous tenses.

Answer explanation

The auxiliary verb 'be' is used for continuous tenses and passive voice, while 'do' is used for negative and interrogative sentences in simple tenses.

Arrange the words to form a correct sentence using the auxiliary verb 'can': (I / at / swimming / good / am).

• I can good swim.

• I good at can swim.

• I am good swimming can.

• I can swim good.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence using the auxiliary verb 'can' is 'I can swim good.'

Identify the most common suffix used with auxiliary verbs.

• ed

• ing

• ly

• s

Answer explanation

The most common suffix used with auxiliary verbs is 'ing'. It is added to form the present participle and progressive tenses.

Choose the correct preposition to use with the auxiliary verb: I am meeting him ___ 5 o'clock.

• on

• at

• in

• by

Answer explanation

The correct preposition to use with the auxiliary verb 'am meeting' is 'at'. It indicates the specific time when the meeting will take place.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate prefix for the word 'legal' to form an auxiliary verb: ___legal

• un

• dis

• in

• il

Answer explanation

The correct prefix for the word 'legal' to form an auxiliary verb is 'il'.

Use the correct word order with the auxiliary verb 'should' in a sentence.

• You should study for the exam.

• Should you study for the exam?

• Should for the exam you study?

• You should not study for the exam.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'You should study for the exam.' It follows the correct word order with the auxiliary verb 'should'.