Write sentences using these main verbs with one or more auxiliary verbs. a. sing b. pray c. preach d. give a. sing b. pray c. preach d. give
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The sentences using these main verbs with one or more auxiliary verbs are written below:
a. sing
Sentence- She is singing pretty well on the stage.
Auxiliary verb: is
b. pray
Sentence- She has been praying at the temple since morning.
Auxiliary verb: has been
c. preach
Sentence- He did preach non-violence, but did not practise.
Auxiliary verb: did
d. give
Sentence- The teacher might give a hard time to Rohan owing to his mischievous behaviour.
Auxiliary verb: might
Auxiliary Verbs: Auxiliary verbs are essentially helping verbs that help in expressing tense, voice, emphasis, etc to the sentence along with the main verb. It is important to note here that auxiliary verbs are always secondary, i.e., they help the main verb. They cannot be the main verb themselves.
Auxiliary verbs are supporting verbs that come along with the main verb. (Eg): can, could, may, might, will, shall, should, would etc.,
Explanation:
- The main verbs are given. These verbs must be used along with auxiliary verbs to form sentences.
- Auxiliary verbs are also called Modal verbs.
- a. She could sing confidently in front of the people. (Modal verb: could)
- b. We must pray daily to get blessings of God. (Modal verb: must)
- c. The Priest will preach in the church tomorrow. (Modal verb: will)
- d. You can give the amount to him. (Modal verb: can)
- The above are examples of modal verbs and main verbs in a sentence. They can be replaced by other modal verbs and yet be meaningful.