Understanding Auxiliary Verbs
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Which of the following best describes a modal auxiliary verb?

  • A verb that indicates time by changing tense
  • A verb used to show possibility, necessity, willingness, or capability (correct)
  • A verb that can only be used in past tense sentences
  • A verb that changes form to indicate singular or plural

    • How is the past tense formed with modal auxiliary verbs?

  • By changing the form of the modal verb
  • By using the modal verb with the word have and the past participle form of the main verb (correct)
  • By adding -ing to the main verb
  • By changing the main verb to its past tense form

    • How are negative conditions indicated with modal auxiliary verbs?

  • By inserting not after the modal verb before the main verb (correct)
  • By omitting the modal verb
  • By adding -n't to the modal verb
  • By using a different set of modal verbs

    • In what context do modal auxiliary verbs appear according to the text?

    <p>In instructions, descriptions, and recommendations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do modal auxiliary verbs expressing necessity imply?

    <p>An action that is required or needed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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