Auxiliary Verbs (Helping Verbs) | Learn English

The video tutorial explains auxiliary verbs, dividing them into primary and modal types. Primary auxiliary verbs include 'be', 'do', and 'have', each serving different grammatical functions such as forming continuous tenses, passive voice, emphasis, questions, and perfect tenses. Modal auxiliary verbs, which do not change form, express likelihood, ability, permission, intention, requests, or necessity. The tutorial provides examples and exercises for both types, helping learners understand their usage in sentences.

Which primary auxiliary verb is used to form the continuous tense?

• Be

• Do

• Have

• Will

What is the role of 'do' in the sentence: 'I do want dinner'?

• To add emphasis

• To form passive voice

• To form a question

• To express a negative statement

How is 'do' used in the sentence: 'Does Natalie study Italian?'

• To form passive voice

• To express a negative statement

• To add emphasis

• To form a question

Which primary auxiliary verb is used to form perfect tenses?

• Be

• Do

• Have

• Can

What is the function of modal auxiliary verbs?

• To form continuous tense

• To express likelihood, ability, or necessity

• To form perfect tenses

• To add emphasis

Which modal verb would you use to express a polite request?

• Can

• May

• Must

• Shall

In the sentence 'We should study for our final exam', what does 'should' express?

• Ability

• Likelihood

• Necessity

• Permission