Auxiliary verbs: Different uses – English Grammar Test for B2
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Part A – Multiple Choice (1–20)
1 You haven’t met Jane before, ___ you?
(a) have
(b) do
(c) did
(d) hasn’t
2 I ___ rather you didn’t talk about it now.
(a) should
(b) must
(c) would
(d) will
3 You ___ have seen him yesterday; he was abroad.
(a) can’t
(b) must
(c) should
(d) might
4 I ___ to call my parents every weekend when I was a child.
(a) use
(b) used
(c) used to
(d) was used
5 If you want to be fit, you ___ exercise regularly.
(a) should
(b) may
(c) can
(d) might
6 You’ve eaten too much, ___ you?
(a) didn’t
(b) don’t
(c) haven’t
(d) have
7 He ___ be working late; his office light is still on.
(a) might
(b) must
(c) can
(d) will
8 Let’s not stay up too late, ___ we?
(a) will
(b) shall
(c) do
(d) must
9 You ___ worry. Everything will be fine.
(a) can’t
(b) shouldn’t
(c) needn’t
(d) must
10 She ___ have finished her homework by now.
(a) must
(b) could
(c) should
(d) might
11 I didn’t see him, and neither ___ my friends.
(a) do
(b) did
(c) have
(d) does
12 She ___ not like coffee before, but now she drinks it every morning.
(a) used
(b) didn’t used to
(c) didn’t use to
(d) wasn’t used to
13 You ___ be tired after such a long day.
(a) can
(b) may
(c) must
(d) might
14 ___ you like to join us for lunch?
(a) Can
(b) Will
(c) Would
(d) Shall
15 He ___ to finish this project by Friday.
(a) should
(b) had
(c) must
(d) will
16 ___ you mind helping me with my suitcase?
(a) Shall
(b) Will
(c) Would
(d) Should
17 She’s been studying all morning, ___ she?
(a) didn’t
(b) doesn’t
(c) hasn’t
(d) isn’t
18 You ___ to see a doctor; that cough sounds serious.
(a) might
(b) should
(c) must
(d) could
19 They ___ have left early; their coats are still here.
(a) must
(b) can’t
(c) should
(d) may
20 It’s late; we ___ better go home.
(a) had
(b) must
(c) would
(d) might
Part B – Gap-Fill (21–30)
21 If I were you, I ___ apologize immediately.
22 I wish I ___ speak Italian fluently.
23 You ___ have told me earlier about your plan.
24 “___ you ever been to London?” – “Yes, twice.”
25 We ___ not park here; there’s a sign.
26 “You look worried.” – “I ___ be. I lost my wallet.”
27 Not only ___ she arrive late, but she also forgot her notes.
28 You ___ take an umbrella. It looks like rain.
29 He ___ have been sleeping; I saw him awake a moment ago.
30 “I think I’ll go jogging.” – “So ___ I.”
Part C – Error Correction (31–40)
Find and correct the mistakes.
31 He don’t like getting up early.
32 You mustn’t to use your phone during class.
33 She can sings beautifully.
34 I didn’t saw anyone in the park.
35 They hasn’t finished the report yet.
36 He doesn’t be very polite sometimes.
37 You should to try this restaurant; it’s great.
38 We didn’t went to the concert last night.
39 I haven’t not done my homework yet.
40 Does she can speak Spanish fluently?
Part D – Dialogue Completion (41–50)
41
A: I’m exhausted!
B: So ___ I. I barely slept last night.
42
A: You’ve met our new manager, ___ you?
B: Yes, last week.
43
A: I can’t find my phone anywhere.
B: You ___ have left it in the car.
44
A: You didn’t tell Sarah about the surprise, did you?
B: No, I ___.
45
A: I’m going to the dentist tomorrow.
B: So ___ I! Maybe we’ll meet there.
46
A: It’s really cold today.
B: Yes, it ___ be below zero.
47
A: Would you like some coffee?
B: Yes, please. I ___ love some.
48
A: You’re not coming to the meeting, ___ you?
B: No, I’ve got another appointment.
49
A: Let’s order dessert, ___ we?
B: Sure, why not!
50
A: You don’t like horror movies, do you?
B: No, I ___ not.
Part E – Reading Comprehension (51–60)
The Power of “Be”
Among all auxiliary verbs, be is perhaps the most versatile. It helps form continuous tenses, passive voice, and questions. But it also carries meaning by itself, expressing existence, identity, and emotion. Without be, English would lose its sense of time and description.
Imagine trying to say “I happy” instead of “I am happy.” The difference isn’t small; it changes both grammar and tone. Native speakers use be so naturally that they rarely notice how essential it is.
Teachers often remind learners that be changes its form depending on tense and subject: am, is, are, was, were, been, being. Each carries its own role in communication. In questions, it moves before the subject (Is she coming?). In the passive voice, it combines with past participles (was built, is made).
So next time you say “I am tired” or “You are kind,” remember how powerful that tiny word really is. It holds English together like invisible glue.
51 What is the main idea of the passage?
(a) The verb be is not important.
(b) The verb be has many essential functions.
(c) The verb be is rarely used in English.
(d) The verb be only appears in questions.
52 Which example shows an incorrect sentence?
(a) I am happy.
(b) I happy.
(c) You are kind.
(d) It was built.
53 According to the passage, be can show:
(a) action only
(b) emotion and identity
(c) possession
(d) conditionals
54 What does “invisible glue” suggest?
(a) It connects parts of English silently.
(b) It is sticky and annoying.
(c) It’s difficult to understand.
(d) It appears in every sentence.
55 In which structure does be move before the subject?
(a) Statement
(b) Negative
(c) Question
(d) Conditional
56 Which tense is NOT mentioned in the text?
(a) continuous
(b) perfect
(c) passive
(d) past
57 What happens if we remove be from English sentences?
(a) They still sound correct.
(b) They lose meaning and clarity.
(c) They become polite.
(d) They show strong emotion.
58 Which form of be is used for plural subjects in the present tense?
(a) is
(b) am
(c) are
(d) was
59 What does was built illustrate?
(a) passive voice
(b) active voice
(c) perfect tense
(d) continuous tense
60 What advice does the writer give to learners?
(a) Avoid using be too often.
(b) Practice irregular verbs only.
(c) Appreciate the importance of be.
(d) Use be only with emotions.
Answer
1 (a) – Tag question repeats perfect auxiliary.
2 (c) – Would rather for preference.
3 (a) – Impossible event → can’t have.
4 (c) – Past habit.
5 (a) – Advice.
6 (c) – Present perfect tag.
7 (b) – Logical deduction.
8 (b) – Tag after “let’s.”
9 (c) – Needn’t = no necessity.
10 (a) – Deduction about completion.
11 (b) – Past simple agreement.
12 (c) – Correct negative form.
13 (c) – Deduction from situation.
14 (c) – Polite invitation.
15 (c) – Strong obligation.
16 (c) – Polite request.
17 (c) – Tag repeats perfect auxiliary.
18 (b) – Giving advice.
19 (b) – Logical negative deduction.
20 (a) – Had better for urgency.
21 – should → advice in unreal condition.
22 – could → wish for unreal ability.
23 – should → criticism about past.
24 – Have → perfect tense question.
25 – must → prohibition.
26 – must → logical deduction.
27 – did → inversion for emphasis.
28 – should → suggestion.
29 – can’t → logical impossibility.
30 – am → agreement structure So am I.
31 – doesn’t like – Correct auxiliary for “he.”
32 – mustn’t use – No “to.”
33 – can sing – Base verb after modal.
34 – see – After didn’t, base form.
35 – haven’t – Plural subject.
36 – isn’t – Be verb, not do.
37 – should try – No “to.”
38 – go – After didn’t, base form.
39 – haven’t done – No double negative.
40 – Can she speak – Only one auxiliary.
41 – am – Agreement with “I’m exhausted.”
42 – have – Perfect tag question.
43 – must – Logical assumption.
44 – didn’t – Short past answer.
45 – am – Agreement with I’m going.
46 – must – Logical conclusion.
47 – would – Polite acceptance.
48 – are – Negative tag question.
49 – shall – Tag after “let’s.”
50 – am – Short answer for be verb.
51 (b) – Central idea: be has many functions.
52 (b) – Missing auxiliary.
53 (b) – It shows emotion and identity.
54 (a) – Be connects ideas invisibly.
55 (c) – Question formation.
56 (b) – Perfect tense not mentioned.
57 (b) – Sentences lose meaning.
58 (c) – Are for plural subjects.
59 (a) – Passive voice structure.
60 (c) – Value and understand be.