Auxiliaries and Modals (Simple Usage)
verbs Auxiliaries and Modals
Questions
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.
- am
- is
- was
- have
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?
- May
- Could
- Shall
- Do
Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.
Next summer we _____ visit them.
- were
- will
- are
- have
Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.
The musicians _____ tuning their instruments.
- will
- are
- have
- is
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.
- might
- could
- can
- will
Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.
All of the jewels _____ in the safe.
- was
- is
- are
- had
Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.
The moon in the night sky _____ a beautiful sight.
- are
- is
- have
- can
Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.
Either the child or the mother _______ going to the party.
- are
- is
- has
- will
Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.
My parents ______ picking me up from school today.
- is
- were
- are
- will
Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.
A flock of sheep _____ grazing on the hill.
- has
- were
- are
- was
Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.
The parents' names ______ Mr. Rakesh and Mrs. Rajni.
- is
- are
- was
- has
Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.
Physics ______ the study of matter and energy.
- are
- is
- has
- were
Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.
Either Bob or the twins ______ sure to be home when you call.
- is
- are
- were
- have
Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.
My mother loves to cook. She ______ make different types of food.
- should
- might
- would
- can
Directions: Choose the correct auxiliary/modal to best complete the sentence.
You _____ not smoke in bed.
- must
- would
- will
- might