Understanding Auxiliary Verbs in English

The video tutorial explains auxiliary verbs, which are essential for sentence structure but lack meaning on their own. It covers singular and plural auxiliary verbs, their use with main verbs, and subject-verb agreement. Examples illustrate their application in sentences, and common mistakes are clarified. Auxiliary verbs are also known as helping verbs.

What is the primary function of auxiliary verbs in a sentence?

• To assist the main verb in forming tenses and moods

• To act as the subject of the sentence

• To provide the main meaning of the sentence

• To replace the main verb

Which of the following is NOT an auxiliary verb?

• Run

• Is

• Were

• Have

What is the role of auxiliary verbs in forming questions?

• They replace the main verb

• They provide the main meaning

• They help form the question structure

• They act as the subject

Which auxiliary verb is used exclusively with 'I'?

• Am

• Is

• Are

• Was

Which of the following sentences uses a singular auxiliary verb?

• We were going to the park.

• The dogs are barking.

• She is reading a book.

• They have finished their homework.

Which auxiliary verb is used with 'he' in present tense?

• Are

• Was

• Is

• Am

Which of the following is a plural auxiliary verb?

• Has

• Is

• Am

• Have

Which auxiliary verb is used with 'they' in past tense?

• Were

• Was

• Am

• Is

In the sentence 'The birds are flying high', which word is the auxiliary verb?

• High

• Are

• Flying

• Birds

What is the auxiliary verb in the sentence 'Mary was the winner in the race'?

• Mary

• Was

• Winner

• Race