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Which verb helps to express the perfect aspect in the sentence 'I have finished my lunch'?
Which verb helps to express the perfect aspect in the sentence 'I have finished my lunch'?
- Finish
- Have (correct)
- Help
- Lunch
What is another term for auxiliary verbs?
What is another term for auxiliary verbs?
- Split inflection verbs
- Helper verbs (correct)
- Main verbs
- Verbal auxiliaries
Which verb adds functional or grammatical meaning to the clause in which it occurs?
Which verb adds functional or grammatical meaning to the clause in which it occurs?
- Infinitive verb
- Modal verb
- Participle
- Auxiliary verb (correct)
How many auxiliary verbs are there in English?
How many auxiliary verbs are there in English?
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Which verb is marked in bold in the sentence 'Do you want tea'?
Which verb is marked in bold in the sentence 'Do you want tea'?
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Study Notes
Perfect Aspect and Auxiliary Verbs
- "Have" is the verb that expresses the perfect aspect in the sentence "I have finished my lunch."
- Auxiliary verbs are also known as "helper verbs."
Functional Verbs
- The verb that adds functional or grammatical meaning to the clause is the auxiliary verb.
Number of Auxiliary Verbs
- There are 23 auxiliary verbs in English.
Bolded Verb in Interrogative Sentence
- The verb marked in bold in the sentence "Do you want tea" is "do."
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Test your knowledge of auxiliary verbs and their functions in this quiz. From expressing tense and aspect to adding emphasis and modality, see how well you understand the role of auxiliary verbs in sentences.
