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Auxiliary verb

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
We ......... not spent any time on social networking sites this week.
a)
did
b)
have
c)
has
d)
are
2.
He ................ stuck with uploading his videos. Let's give him a hand.
a)
is
b)
does
c)
has 
d)
did
3.
Why ........... he text you so often? Does he have a crush on you?
a)
does
b)
has
c)
did
d)
do
4.
How often .............. you chat with your friends on messenger?
a)
are
b)
do
5.
When ......... you last upload a selfie?
a)
do
b)
did
c)
are
d)
have
6.
........... you really going to download these podcasts? - Yes, I am.
a)
Do
b)
Is
c)
Have
d)
Are
7.
I ......... not like my brother. He is quiet and shy but I enjoy good company.
a)
have
b)
am
c)
does
d)
did
8.
......... you seen Jenny's holiday pictures?
a)
Do
b)
Has
c)
Are
d)
Have
9.
How often ......... you upload your photos on social networking site?
a)
have
b)
do
c)
does
d)
are
10.
There .............. few places near my home where the mobile coverage is not very good.
a)
is 
b)
are
c)
have
d)
has
11.
............ your parents media-smart people?
a)
Are
b)
Do
c)
Is
d)
Have
12.
........... he interested in what is happening in the world?
a)
Am
b)
Is
c)
Does
d)
Have
13.
Look. The children ............. playing hide-and-seek again.
a)
is
b)
have
c)
are
d)
did
14.
Kevin .......... not spent any time on social networking sites today.
a)
has
b)
have
c)
did
d)
is
15.
I tried hard but ..... not find enough information for my assignment.
a)
do
b)
have
c)
did
d)
am
16.

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.

a)

sentence 1

b)

sentences 2 and 3

c)

sentence 4

d)

sentences 3 and 4

17.

What is the purpose of the modal auxiliary verb, "may," in the sentence?

Oliver may go to school tomorrow if his fever has dissipated.

a)

It is being used to express doubt.

b)

It is being used to talk about a future event with uncertainty.

c)

It is being used to talk about something that will definitely happen.

d)

It is being used to talk about something that definitely will not happen.

18.

I ..... not like this song

a)

do

b)

does

c)

have

d)

has

19.

...... she know that you are here?

a)

Do

b)

Does

c)

Have

d)

Has

20.

The lesson ......... not started yet.

a)

do

b)

does

c)

have

d)

has

21.

We ..... English at 7 o'clock

a)

will study

b)

will studies

c)

will studying

d)

will studied

e)

will to study

22.

You ..... the proposal tonight.

a)

must had finished

b)

must has finish

c)

must has finished

d)

must have finish

e)

must have finished

23.

I think you ......... with your belongings.

a)

should carefully be more

b)

should more carefully

c)

should more careful

d)

should be more careful

24.

You often have headaches. I think you ..... visit a neurologist.

a)

won't

b)

might

c)

may

d)

can

e)

should

25.

It's 5 0'clock. I'd better ....... now before the traffic gets bad.

a)

goes

b)

going

c)

go

d)

gone

e)

to go

26.

...... we have lunch together?

a)

Had better

b)

Shall

c)

Ought to

d)

Are

e)

Have to

27.

May I ....... ?

a)

come in

b)

coming in

c)

came in

d)

to come in

e)

comes in

28.

In which situation you MAY NOT use

"Can I ...."

a)

Talking to your roommate.

b)

Talking to your best friend.

c)

Talking to your teacher.

d)

Talking to your younger brother.

e)

Talking to your classmate

29.

Which option isn't begin with a modal auxiliary verb?

a)

Could I borrow your book?

b)

Might I borrow your book?

c)

May i borrow your book?

d)

Did I borrow your book?

e)

Should I borrow your book?

30.
Which modal verb is used to tell that someone that they are able to do something? 
a)
should
b)
would
c)

had better

d)
must
e)

can

31.
Which modal verb is used to tell someone that it is a requirement that they do something?
a)
might
b)
may
c)
should
d)
must
32.
Which modal verb is used to tell someone that they are allowed to do something? 
a)
may
b)
would
c)
should
d)
could
e)

ought to

33.

How is the auxiliary verb can used in this sentence?

Can you help me to find the answer?

a)

Ability

b)

Opportunity

c)

Permission

d)

Request

e)

Prohibition

34.

Which sentence has a modal verb showing permission?

a)

He can paint pretty pictures.

b)

She may go to your house.

c)

I will eat lunch with you.

d)

You should finish your homework.

e)

I’d better not leave my bag there

35.

Which sentence has a modal verb showing ability?

a)

Jon can make delicious cakes.

b)

We must not go outside during the storm.

c)

We may be going to the park today.

d)

I will grade your papers tonight.

e)

I think I had better take them or they will get lost.

36.

Which sentence has a modal showing possibility?

a)

There are many cats that would make good pets.

b)

He will be at home tonight.

c)

It might rain tomorrow.

d)

We should take him a card.

e)

You have to tell Dad

37.
Choose the modal auxiliary that would show obligation and best complete the following sentence:
You ________________ always clean your room so your parents don't have to do it!
a)
Can
b)
May
c)
Should
d)

will

e)

are

38.

Choose the modal auxiliary that would best complete the following sentence:

He needs money. He _________ look for a job.

a)

Mustn't

b)

Might be

c)

Will not

d)

Shouldn't

e)

Ought to

39.

Am I allowed to use your phone?

The underlined expression can be replaced by...

a)

Should I use

b)

Must I use

c)

Ought I to use

d)

Will I use

e)

May I use

40.

Would you like anything to drink?- expresses...

a)

a recommendation.

b)

an invitation.

c)

an offer.

d)

an obligation

e)

a prohibition