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Auxiliaries and Modals (Simple Usage)

Description: verbs Use of Auxiliary Verbs
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Directions: Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank.

My sister likes chocolate, but she _____like pizza.

  1. didn't

  2. don't

  3. aren't

  4. doesn't


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

"Does" is used with singular and before a verb in questions and negative statements. Hence, "doesn't" is correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank.

Did she say what she ______doing?

  1. did

  2. were

  3. is

  4. was


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In continuous tenses (1st form of verb + ing) either "was" or "were" is used. As it (she) is singular so "was" is correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank.

_____ the dog like to sleep on sofa?

  1. Did

  2. Do

  3. Does

  4. Are


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As it is present indefinite tense (first form of verb-like)  either "do" or "does" is used. And with singular (dog) "does" is used. Hence, does is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank.

Eric _____ eat spaghetti and meatballs for dinner tonight.

  1. shall

  2. will

  3. are

  4. is


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Clearly the sentence is in future (tonight). So "will" is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank.

There ____ a pair of shoes lying on the floor.

  1. are

  2. have

  3. is

  4. were


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

"A pair" is considered as singular. "Pairs" as plural. Hence, "is" is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank.

The claim ______ lying pending because the claimant does not have the copy of insurance policy.

  1. does

  2. has

  3. were

  4. is


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

With continuous tense (1st form of verb+ing) is/am/are/was/were is used. As "does" shows the present tense so the options left are-is/am/are. But "claim" is taken as singular so the correct answer is "is".

Directions: Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank.

Carbohydrate foods _____ the body's source of glucose.

  1. is

  2. was

  3. has

  4. are


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

"Foods" is considered as plural. Hence, the correct answer is "are". dummy

Directions: Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank.

Where _____ Renu live?

  1. do

  2. is

  3. does

  4. has


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As 1st form of verb is used "do","does" or "did" will be used to ask a question. Because the subject (Renu) is singular "does" is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank.

_____ anybody rung up for me?

  1. Has

  2. Have

  3. Did

  4. Was


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As the 3rd form of the verb (rung) is used and with a singular subject (anybody) "has" will be used.

Directions: Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank.

______ you heard that?

  1. Did

  2. Have

  3. Has

  4. Was


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As 3rd form of verb is used (heard) which means it is a perfect tense has/have/had will be used. If you go through the options then "had" is not there and as the subject is "you" "has" cannot be used. Hence, "have" is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank.

I ____ not going there.

  1. is

  2. have

  3. shall

  4. am


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

As it is continuous tense (1st form of verb + ing) is/am/are will be used. But with "I" "am" is used.

Directions: Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank.

________ they continue seeing each other?

  1. Were

  2. Had

  3. Have

  4. Did


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

As the main verb here is "continue", but not "seeing". "Seeing": is a type of verb known as a gerund. A gerund is an - ing word that acts as a noun. So with the 1st form of the verb (continue) "Did" is used to ask question.

Directions: Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank.

We _____ not go on holiday last year.

  1. were

  2. are

  3. shall

  4. did


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

As the sentence indicates past tense ("last year) so  "did" is used before a verb (except becanmayoughtshallwill) in questions and negative statements. Hence, "did" is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank.

_____ wild flowers grow in your backyard?

  1. Do

  2. Does

  3. Is

  4. Are


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As the 1st form of the verb is used (grow) do/does/did will be used. If you go through the options "did" is not there and "flowers" is plural. Hence, "do" is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank.

If she ________ not told me, I would have never found out.

  1. was

  2. had

  3. did

  4. do


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As "she" has already told, so the answer will be in the past tense and with 3rd form of verb (told) "had" is used. Hence, "had" is the correct answer.

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