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Auxiliaries and Modals (Simple Usage)

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Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.

My brother came to visit me last week from U.S.A. I _____ so happy to see him.

  1. am

  2. is

  3. was

  4. have

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

"Am" indicates use of present tense. But "last week" means past tense will be used. As "was" is used with "I" so "was" is correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.

I don't have enough money to buy lunch. __________ you lend me a couple of dollars?

  1. May

  2. Could

  3. Shall

  4. Do

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"Could" is used to make polite requests especially which usually refer to the near future. Hence, "could" is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.

Next summer we _____ visit them.

  1. were

  2. will

  3. are

  4. have

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"Next summer" indicates future. Hence, "will" is correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.

The musicians _____ tuning their instruments.

  1. will

  2. are

  3. have

  4. is

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"Are" is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.

We had better call Bob and see whether he's at home. He ______ not be there and we would have driven all the way over there for nothing.

  1. might

  2. could

  3. can

  4. will

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"Might not" suggests that it is possible that he is not there. Hence, "might" is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.

All of the jewels _____ in the safe.

  1. was

  2. is

  3. are

  4. had

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

"Jewels" refers to a plural so "are" is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.

The moon in the night sky _____ a beautiful sight.

  1. are

  2. is

  3. have

  4. can

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As "moon" is singular so "is" is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.

Either the child or the mother _______ going to the party.

  1. are

  2. is

  3. has

  4. will

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It indicates continuous tense (1st form of verb + ing) and one of them (child or mother) will go. So, clearly it's singular. Hence, the correct answer is "is".

Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.

My parents ______ picking me up from school today.

  1. is

  2. were

  3. are

  4. will

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As "today" indicates present tense and "parents" plural. Hence, "are" is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.

A flock of sheep _____ grazing on the hill.

  1. has

  2. were

  3. are

  4. was

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

As it is continuous tense is/am/are/was/were will be used. But flock means one group. If we go through the options "was" is the correct option. 

Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.

The parents' names ______ Mr. Rakesh and Mrs. Rajni.

  1. is

  2. are

  3. was

  4. has

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"Is" is used with a singular. As "parents" is plural the correct answer is "are".

Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.

Physics ______ the study of matter and energy.

  1. are

  2. is

  3. has

  4. were

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"Physics" is one subject and is singular. Hence, the correct option is "is".

Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.

Either Bob or the twins ______ sure to be home when you call.

  1. is

  2. are

  3. were

  4. have

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Where two subjects are joined by the conjunction 'or', the verb will connect with the second subject. Here the second subject is the plural 'twins'.

Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.

My mother loves to cook. She ______ make different types of food.

  1. should

  2. might

  3. would

  4. can

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

"Can" means be able to. Hence, it is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.

You _____ not smoke in bed.

  1. must

  2. would

  3. will

  4. might

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"Must" is used to express necessity or strong recommendation. "Must not" can be used to prohibit actions. Hence, it is the correct answer.

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