This set of English Grammar Exercises (MCQs) focuses on “Auxiliary and Modal Verbs – Do”.
1. Which of the following is not a principal part of the auxiliary ‘do’?
a) Done
b) Do
c) Doesn’t
d) Did
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Explanation: Do, did and done are principle parts of the auxiliary verb ‘do’. Doesn’t is the negative form in present tense.
2. Choose the incorrect sentence.
a) He doesn’t work hard at his job.
b) Please do visit us the next time you’re in town.
c) Tom loves coffee and so do I.
d) Doesn’t you know him?
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Explanation: The auxiliary ‘do’ is used to form negatives, interrogatives, to stress on the affirmative and in the imperative. The verb conjugation in ‘Doesn’t you know him?’ is wrong.
3. What is the helping verb ‘do’ not used for?
a) To form tenses
b) To add special emphasis
c) To avoid repetition of previous verb
d) To form negative
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Explanation: ‘Do’ is used as a helping verb to form negatives, to avoid repetition and to stress on the affirmative. ‘Have’ is used to form tenses.
4. Pick out the correct form of ‘do’ usage.
a) He did his preparation for the exam dutifully.
b) Didn’t he not help you yesterday?
c) Mary doesn’t drink wine, doesn’t she?
d) The event didn’t not go according to her plan
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Explanation: Here, ‘do’ is used to express the affirmative in the past tense. The form of helping verb to be used is ‘did’.
5. Place the correct form of helping verb.
My sister enjoys going to concerts but I ______________.
a) did
b) don’t
c) doesn’t
d) do
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Explanation: The auxiliary ‘do’ is used for additions here. So in this case, the correct form of usage will be ‘don’t’.
6. Pick out the correct question tag.
Sheela walks to school every day, ______________?
a) didn’t she
b) does she
c) doesn’t she
d) did she
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Explanation: Auxiliary verb in the negative form is used as question tag for simple interrogative. In this case, the correct form to be used would be ‘doesn’t she’.
7. Fill in the blanks with the correct auxiliary form.
I know that you ______________ expect me to bring you anything, but ______________.
a) didn’t, I did
b) doesn’t, I didn’t
c) don’t, I did
d) didn’t, I didn’t
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Explanation: Do/did followed by the infinitive is used to show special emphasis. This is done in cases where the 2nd speaker has expressed doubts about the matter being referred to.
8. Choose the correct helping verb form.
Your mother ______________ remember and miss you an awful lot.
a) did
b) do
c) done
d) does
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Explanation: The helping verb ‘do’ is used to stress on the affirmative nature of a certain sentence. The correct verb conjugation in this case will be ‘does’.
9. State if the following is true or false.
‘Do’ is used as an approving or encouraging affirmative.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: The auxiliary ‘do’ in some cases is used to approve or encourage the affirmative. It is used in an answer to someone seeking permission.
10. Pick the correct helping verb.
My son ______________ listen to me at all.
a) don’t
b) doesn’t
c) done
d) did
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Explanation: In this case, the helping verb is meant to be used in the negative form. The correct form is ‘doesn’t’.
11. Determine which form best fits the statement.
______________ and sit with me during the football game.
a) Do come
b) Do came
c) Didn’t come
d) Did come
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Explanation: ‘DO’ followed by the imperative forms a request or invitation. It makes the statement more persuasive.
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