WorksheetsAuxiliary verb
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 29mins
Which sentences contains an auxiliary verb?
(1) Rae and her mother need to find a birthday gift for Rae's father, Joseph. (2) They discussed shopping online, walking to the store in their neighborhood, or going to the mall to find the gift. (3) Because Rae's mother suffers from arthritis, I don't think they will walk to the store to buy the gift. (4) They may decide it's most efficient to buy the gift online.
sentence 1
sentences 2 and 3
sentence 4
sentences 3 and 4
What is the purpose of the modal auxiliary verb, "may," in the sentence?
Oliver may go to school tomorrow if his fever has dissipated.
It is being used to express doubt.
It is being used to talk about a future event with uncertainty.
It is being used to talk about something that will definitely happen.
It is being used to talk about something that definitely will not happen.
I ..... not like this song
do
does
have
has
...... she know that you are here?
Do
Does
Have
Has
The lesson ......... not started yet.
do
does
have
has
We ..... English at 7 o'clock
will study
will studies
will studying
will studied
will to study
You ..... the proposal tonight.
must had finished
must has finish
must has finished
must have finish
must have finished
I think you ......... with your belongings.
should carefully be more
should more carefully
should more careful
should be more careful
You often have headaches. I think you ..... visit a neurologist.
won't
might
may
can
should
It's 5 0'clock. I'd better ....... now before the traffic gets bad.
goes
going
go
gone
to go
...... we have lunch together?
Had better
Shall
Ought to
Are
Have to
May I ....... ?
come in
coming in
came in
to come in
comes in
In which situation you MAY NOT use
"Can I ...."
Talking to your roommate.
Talking to your best friend.
Talking to your teacher.
Talking to your younger brother.
Talking to your classmate
Which option isn't begin with a modal auxiliary verb?
Could I borrow your book?
Might I borrow your book?
May i borrow your book?
Did I borrow your book?
Should I borrow your book?
had better
can
ought to
How is the auxiliary verb can used in this sentence?
Can you help me to find the answer?
Ability
Opportunity
Permission
Request
Prohibition
Which sentence has a modal verb showing permission?
He can paint pretty pictures.
She may go to your house.
I will eat lunch with you.
You should finish your homework.
I’d better not leave my bag there
Which sentence has a modal verb showing ability?
Jon can make delicious cakes.
We must not go outside during the storm.
We may be going to the park today.
I will grade your papers tonight.
I think I had better take them or they will get lost.
Which sentence has a modal showing possibility?
There are many cats that would make good pets.
He will be at home tonight.
It might rain tomorrow.
We should take him a card.
You have to tell Dad
You ________________ always clean your room so your parents don't have to do it!
will
are
Choose the modal auxiliary that would best complete the following sentence:
He needs money. He _________ look for a job.
Mustn't
Might be
Will not
Shouldn't
Ought to
Am I allowed to use your phone?
The underlined expression can be replaced by...
Should I use
Must I use
Ought I to use
Will I use
May I use
Would you like anything to drink?- expresses...
a recommendation.
an invitation.
an offer.
an obligation
a prohibition
