Fill in the blanks with an appropriate auxiliary verb.
1. The boy …………………… playing the piano.
We use is here because the subject is the singular countable noun boy.
2. We ………………………… sent the parcel.
We use the present perfect to talk about recently finished actions or situations. This verb form is made with has or have.
3. I have ……………………… working since morning.
We make the present perfect continuous tense forms with have been + ing form.
4. Uncle said that he ………………………. come with me.
Would is the past tense of will in reported speech.
5. I ………………………….. visit the beach when I was in Mumbai.
We use used to to talk about a past habit.
6. He …………………………. not go out alone at night.
When dare is used as a modal auxiliary, it does not the take the marker –s.
7. She ……………………………. to speak to me.
When dare is used as an ordinary verb, it is followed by an infinitive with to. Also, questions and negatives are made with do and does.
8. You …………………………. write to him.
When need is used as a modal auxiliary, questions and negatives are made without do and does.
9. You don’t need ……………………….. for me.
When need is used as an ordinary verb, it is followed by an infinitive with to.
10. You …………………………… have told me before borrowing my car.
We use should to indicate obligation.
11. …………………………. I carry this bag for you?
Should is used in polite offers of help.
12. ………………………….. you help me with cooking?
Would is used in polite requests for help.
Answers
1. The boy is playing the piano.
2. We have sent the parcel.
3. I have been working since morning.
4. Uncle said that he would come with me.
5. I used to visit the beach when I was in Mumbai.
6. He dare not go out alone at night.
7. She doesn’t dare to speak to me.
8. You need not write to him.
9. You don’t need to wait for me.
10. You should have told me before borrowing my car.
11. Should I carry this bag for you?
12. Would you help me with cooking?
