Auxiliaries and Modals (Simple Usage)

verbs Auxiliaries and Modals

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single 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
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single 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
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single 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
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single 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
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single 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
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single 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
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single 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
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single 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
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single 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