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प्रश्न
Primary Auxiliary Verbs are ‘be’, ‘have’, and ‘do’ which occur most commonly and can also be used as a main verb in a clause.
Go through the sentences given below and say whether the verbs are the main verbs or primary auxiliary verbs.
I had a very simple upbringing. __
उत्तर
had – main verb
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Pick out the modal auxiliary and state its function.
(i) Students must be punctual in their work.
(ii) You can do that work easily.
(ii) This state of Maharashtra will work for the betterment of the common people of Maharashtra.
(Rewrite it using modal auxiliary showing ‘obligation’)
I must tell the truth.
(Pick out the modal auxiliary verb and state its function)
Do as directed.
Lata will sing tonight. (Make it less certain)
Do as directed.
You should wear your uniform. (Show ability)
Do as directed.
Sandeep may study to clear the examination. (Make it obligatory/compulsory)
Fill in the blank with appropriate modal auxiliaries according to the situation given in the following sentence.
Take an umbrella. It _______ rain later.
Fill in the blank with appropriate modal auxiliaries according to the situation given in the following sentence.
People _______ walk on the grass.
Primary Auxiliary Verbs are ‘be’, ‘have’, and ‘do’ which occur most commonly and can also be used as a main verb in a clause.
Go through the sentences given below and say whether the verbs are the main verbs or primary auxiliary verbs.
I was immensely impressed.___
Primary Auxiliary Verbs are ‘be’, ‘have’, and ‘do’ which occur most commonly and can also be used as a main verb in a clause.
Go through the sentences given below and say whether the verbs are the main verbs or primary auxiliary verbs.
I had learnt from my childhood that money did not mean everything in life.___
Primary Auxiliary Verbs are ‘be’, ‘have’, and ‘do’ which occur most commonly and can also be used as a main verb in a clause.
Go through the sentences given below and say whether the verbs are the main verbs or primary auxiliary verbs.
I had to achieve a lot in life.___
Read the given sentences:
- Does Sam write all his own reports?
- The secretaries haven’t written all the letters yet.
- Terry is writing an e-mail to a client at the moment.
The verbs in bold are broadly used to express tense. ‘Do’ can also be used for adding emphasis, as in “I do know the answer.” The verbs “be’, ‘have’ and ‘do’ are called Primary Auxiliaries. When helping verbs are used to express the mode or action, they are called Modals.
- You shall have a holiday tomorrow. (Simple Future)
- We should obey our elders. (Obligation)
- I can play the piano. (Ability)
- Could you open the window, please? (Request).
In the above examples, the modals indicate the expressions given in brackets. There are other modals that are used for expressions.
Study the given table carefully and do the activities that follow.
| Modals less definite to more definite | Expressions |
| can, could | ability |
| should | advise, obligation |
| shall, will | futurity, determination |
| would | habitual past, request |
| may, might | permission, possibility |
| must, have to | compulsion |
| used to | habitual past |
| ought to | obligation |
| need to | necessity |
| dare to | courage |
(a) Fill in the blanks with appropriate modals according to the situations given in the following sentences.
- Take an umbrella. It _______ rain later.
- People _______ walk on the grass.
- _______ I ask you a question?
- The signal has turned red. You _______ wait.
- I was a sportsperson in my school days. I ________ play badminton.
- I am going to the library. I _______ find my friend there.
(b) Find from the text, the sentences that show past habit.
Expand the following into their full form.
that’s ___________.
Expand the following into their full form.
didn’t ____________.
Expand the following into their full form.
here’s ______________.
Expand the following into their full form.
can’t ______________.
Write the shortened form of the following.
You have __________.
Write the shortened form of the following.
I would _________.
Write the shortened form of the following.
It is _________________.
Write the shortened form of the following.
He will _____________.
Write the shortened form of the following.
I had
Write the shortened form of the following.
shall not ____________.
Write the shortened form of the following.
need not __________.
Write the shortened form of the following.
must not ___________.
Write the shortened form of the following.
ought not _____________.
Study the different use of ‘could’. Identify what it indicate.
Lack of rain could cause draught.
Study the different use of ‘could’. Identify what it indicate.
Abhi could perform well in his school days.
Study the different use of ‘could’. Identify what it indicate.
Could I use your computer for surfing net?
Supply short answer (Pronoun + Auxiliary Verb).
Don’t you like me?
Supply short answer (Pronoun + Auxiliary Verb).
Have you cut off your hair?
Supply short answer (Pronoun + Auxiliary Verb).
Isn’t it a dandy?
Supply short answer (Pronoun + Auxiliary Verb).
Will you buy my hair?
Supply short answer (Pronoun + Auxiliary Verb).
Can you afford it?
Supply short answer (Pronoun + Auxiliary Verb).
Are you fooling me?
Pick out the Modal Auxiliary and state its function:
- He would borrow one week, lend the next.
- I knew, I could not afford caviar.
Pick out the modal auxiliary and state its function:
Could I use your computer for surfing net ?
Neeraj Chopra may not participate in the world championship due to ankle injury.
(Choose the correct option from the following sentences which uses a more definite modal auxiliary.)
