Auxiliary verbs: Different uses – English Grammar Test for B2
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Part A – Multiple Choice (1–20)
1 You’ve seen that movie, ___ you?
(a) did
(b) don’t
(c) haven’t
(d) didn’t
2 If I were you, I ___ talk to her right away.
(a) may
(b) should
(c) could
(d) will
3 He ___ have finished the report; the deadline is tomorrow.
(a) can’t
(b) must
(c) might
(d) shouldn’t
4 They ___ to work harder if they want to pass the exam.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) shall
(d) have
5 She ___ not like coffee when she was young, but now she loves it.
(a) used
(b) would
(c) didn’t use to
(d) didn’t used to
6 You ___ smoke in this area. It’s a no-smoking zone.
(a) can
(b) must
(c) mustn’t
(d) shouldn’t
7 He ___ be at the office now; his car is in the parking lot.
(a) should
(b) must
(c) can
(d) could
8 Let’s go for a walk, ___ we?
(a) will
(b) shall
(c) do
(d) can
9 She looks exhausted. She ___ have stayed up all night.
(a) must
(b) could
(c) may
(d) should
10 I didn’t tell anyone, and neither ___ they.
(a) did
(b) do
(c) were
(d) have
11 You ___ have locked the door! Now it’s open.
(a) can’t
(b) should
(c) might
(d) shouldn’t
12 How long ___ you been waiting here?
(a) are
(b) did
(c) have
(d) do
13 I don’t think he’ll win, ___ he?
(a) will
(b) do
(c) won’t
(d) is
14 You ___ be joking! That can’t be true.
(a) should
(b) must
(c) can
(d) can’t
15 You ___ to tell her the truth sooner.
(a) should
(b) had
(c) ought
(d) might
16 ___ you like to try a piece of cake?
(a) Shall
(b) Would
(c) Do
(d) Will
17 He ___ speak three languages fluently.
(a) could
(b) can
(c) must
(d) shall
18 They ___ working at this company for five years now.
(a) are
(b) have been
(c) were
(d) had
19 I ___ rather you didn’t talk about this to anyone.
(a) would
(b) should
(c) will
(d) could
20 It’s late. We ___ better leave now.
(a) must
(b) had
(c) would
(d) should
Part B – Gap-Fill (21–30)
21 She hasn’t finished yet, ___ she?
22 You look tired. You ___ take a rest.
23 I’m sure they ___ already heard the news.
24 You ___ smoke here. It’s forbidden.
25 ___ you mind if I open the window?
26 I wish I ___ speak English like a native.
27 Not only ___ he arrive late, but he also forgot his homework.
28 You ___ have told me earlier! Now it’s too late.
29 If I had more money, I ___ travel the world.
30 She ___ used to play tennis, but she doesn’t anymore.
Part C – Error Correction (31–40)
Identify and correct the error.
31 He don’t likes spicy food.
32 You shouldn’t to stay up so late.
33 She can sings beautifully.
34 I didn’t saw him yesterday.
35 They hasn’t arrived yet.
36 You mustn’t to tell anyone.
37 I haven’t not finished my work yet.
38 Does she can play the violin?
39 He doesn’t be very friendly sometimes.
40 You didn’t went to class last week.
Part D – Dialogue Completion (41–50)
41
A: I’m freezing!
B: So ___ I. Let’s turn on the heater.
42
A: You’ve met my brother before, ___ you?
B: Yes, I met him last summer.
43
A: You don’t like football, do you?
B: No, I ___ not.
44
A: I’ve lost my keys again.
B: You ___ be more careful!
45
A: Let’s order pizza for dinner, ___ we?
B: Great idea!
46
A: I’m not very good at singing.
B: Neither ___ I.
47
A: Can you come to the party tonight?
B: I’m afraid I ___; I have an exam tomorrow.
48
A: It’s raining again!
B: Yes, it always ___ in this city.
49
A: You didn’t forget to water the plants, did you?
B: No, I ___.
50
A: Would you like some tea?
B: Yes, please, I ___ love a cup.
Part E – Mini Reading (51–60)
Read the short passage and answer the questions.
“Why We Say ‘Do’”
When learners study English, they often wonder why the word do appears so often. It seems unnecessary, but it’s one of the most useful auxiliaries in the language. We use do to make questions, negatives, and short answers. Without it, English would sound unnatural and confusing.
Imagine someone asking, “You like coffee?” It sounds strange because English requires the auxiliary do for correct question structure: “Do you like coffee?” In many other languages, questions don’t need such helpers, but English does.
Another important point is that do adds emphasis. For example, “I do want to learn” shows strong intention. It can also make polite offers or requests when combined with would: “Would you like a cup of tea?” These small helper verbs make our communication smoother and clearer.
51 What is the main idea of the passage?
(a) “Do” is a useless word in English.
(b) “Do” makes English more polite and clear.
(c) English doesn’t need auxiliaries.
(d) “Do” only appears in questions.
52 Why does “You like coffee?” sound strange?
(a) Because it uses the wrong tense.
(b) Because it misses an auxiliary verb.
(c) Because it’s too polite.
(d) Because it’s in the past.
53 Which example shows emphasis?
(a) “Do you like coffee?”
(b) “I do want to learn.”
(c) “Would you like tea?”
(d) “You like coffee?”
54 What does “would” express in the passage?
(a) necessity
(b) permission
(c) politeness
(d) habit
55 Which function is NOT mentioned for “do”?
(a) forming questions
(b) giving emphasis
(c) making negatives
(d) describing appearance
56 The phrase “helper verbs” refers to:
(a) main verbs
(b) linking verbs
(c) auxiliary verbs
(d) transitive verbs
57 What does “smooth communication” mean?
(a) confusing talk
(b) polite and natural speech
(c) slow pronunciation
(d) perfect grammar only
58 Why do many languages differ from English in this aspect?
(a) They use tones instead of auxiliaries.
(b) They don’t always require helper verbs.
(c) They are more complex.
(d) They lack question forms.
59 According to the passage, do can appear in…
(a) only negative sentences
(b) positive, negative, and question forms
(c) past tense only
(d) conditional sentences only
60 What is the author’s attitude toward auxiliaries?
(a) They are unnecessary.
(b) They make English clearer and more natural.
(c) They confuse learners.
(d) They are only for formal writing.
Answer
1 (c) – Tag repeats perfect auxiliary.
2 (b) – Advice using should.
3 (b) – Strong necessity.
4 (a) – Obligation.
5 (c) – Correct negative form didn’t use to.
6 (c) – Prohibition.
7 (b) – Logical deduction.
8 (b) – Tag after let’s.
9 (a) – Deduction about past action.
10 (a) – Neither did they.
11 (b) – Past advice.
12 (c) – Present perfect continuous.
13 (a) – Negative statement → positive tag.
14 (d) – You can’t be joking expresses disbelief.
15 (a) – Advice or criticism about past.
16 (b) – Polite offer.
17 (b) – Present ability.
18 (b) – Perfect continuous.
19 (a) – Preference using would rather.
20 (b) – Had better for strong advice.
21 – hasn’t she → Tag question in perfect tense.
22 – should → Advice.
23 – must have → Logical conclusion.
24 – mustn’t → Prohibition.
25 – Would → Polite request.
26 – could → Unreal ability.
27 – did → Inversion after Not only.
28 – should → Criticism for past action.
29 – would → Hypothetical conditional.
30 – did → Didn’t use to structure.
31 – doesn’t like – “he” needs doesn’t.
32 – shouldn’t stay – No “to” after modal.
33 – can sing – Base verb after modal.
34 – see – After didn’t, use base form.
35 – haven’t – Plural subject.
36 – mustn’t tell – No “to.”
37 – haven’t finished – Avoid double negative.
38 – Can she play – One auxiliary only.
39 – isn’t – Be verb, no do auxiliary.
40 – go – After didn’t, base form.
41 – am – Agreement with “I’m freezing.”
42 – have – Tag from perfect tense.
43 – am – Short negative answer with be.
44 – must – Strong advice.
45 – shall – Tag for suggestion.
46 – am – Neither am I = agreement.
47 – can’t – Unable to attend.
48 – does – Habitual statement.
49 – didn’t – Short past answer.
50 – would – Polite expression.
51 (b) – Main idea: do makes English clear.
52 (b) – Missing auxiliary.
53 (b) – I do want = emphasis.
54 (c) – Would expresses politeness.
55 (d) – Appearance not mentioned.
56 (c) – Means auxiliary verbs.
57 (b) – Polite, natural communication.
58 (b) – Many languages omit auxiliaries.
59 (b) – Do appears in various forms.
60 (b) – Author values auxiliaries.