Auxiliary Verbs "Be," "Do," "Have"
*An auxiliary verb helps the main (full) verb and is also called a "helping verb." With auxiliary verbs, you can write sentences in different tenses, moods, or voices. Auxiliary verbs are: be, do, have, will, shall, would, should, can, could, may, might, must, ought, etc.*
I think I should study harder to master English.
I am having a cup of coffee.
You have been practicing hard.
It was written by a petitioner.
You may choose what you like.
*The verb forms of be, do, and have can be used either as a main (full) verb or an auxiliary verb. The following examples show these verbs used as auxiliary verbs.*
1. *"Be" as an auxiliary verb*
a. *Used in progressive sentences:*
I am taking a bath.
She is preparing dinner for us.
They have been studying all night.
b. *Used in passive sentences:*
I was given a free meal.
He was seen by fans at the airport.
This song has been sung by all nations.
2. *"Do" as an auxiliary verb*
a. *Used in negative sentences:*
I do not know the truth.
She doesn’t agree with me.
They didn’t arrive here yet.
b. *Used in questions:*
Do you want to have another one?
Did he finish his homework?
Do we need to keep going straight?
3. *"Have" as an auxiliary verb*
a. *Used in perfect sentences:*
I have been following you for a mile.
We have done a lot so far.
She had been queen of the town.
*[Quiz 1]*
*Identify all auxiliary verbs in the following paragraph.*
I have just heard that you didn’t attend the meeting yesterday. Did you have a conflict with that time? I must ask that you explain the reason.
*[Quiz 2]*
*Which of the following sentences does not show any auxiliary verbs?*
1)I didn’t have any reason to go there.
2)Have we practiced this song enough?
3)Three seats have been reserved for us.
4)I am a professor in the economics department.
*View Answers*
*[1]*
I *have* just heard that you *didn’t* attend the meeting yesterday. *Did* you have a conflict with that time? I *must* ask that you explain the reason.
*[2]*
Sentence 4 (the verb am is used as the main verb)
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