Auxiliary verbs – English Grammar Test for A2
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A: ___ you like pizza?
B: Yes, I do.
2
A: Where ___ she going?
B: To the supermarket.
3
A: ___ they at school yesterday?
B: Yes, they were.
4
A: What ___ you doing now?
B: I’m reading a book.
5
A: ___ he play football every day?
B: Yes, he does.
6
A: ___ you go to the party last night?
B: No, I didn’t.
7
A: She ___ not here yesterday.
B: Oh, really?
8
A: How long ___ you lived here?
B: For five years.
9
A: ___ she watching TV at the moment?
B: Yes, she is.
10
A: ___ they finished their homework yet?
B: Yes, they have.
11
A: Why ___ you late?
B: Because I missed the bus.
12
A: ___ we meet tomorrow?
B: Yes, that’s a good idea.
13
A: He ___ play the guitar very well.
B: That’s true!
14
A: ___ I help you with this bag?
B: Oh, thank you.
15
A: What ___ you do yesterday?
B: I went shopping.
16
A: ___ she ever been to London?
B: No, never.
17
A: We ___ not watching TV when she came.
B: We were reading instead.
18
A: ___ you speak Spanish?
B: Just a little.
19
A: ___ he studying for the test?
B: Yes, he is.
20
A: When ___ they arrive?
B: At 8 o’clock.
21
A: ___ she like coffee?
B: No, she doesn’t.
22
A: They ___ not in class yesterday.
B: Yes, I know.
23
A: What ___ we do now?
B: Let’s wait here.
24
A: ___ you ever tried sushi?
B: Yes, once.
25
A: He ___ not understand the question.
B: Let’s explain again.
26
A: Where ___ you born?
B: In New York.
27
A: ___ I open the window?
B: Yes, please.
28
A: She ___ not go to school last week.
B: Was she sick?
29
A: ___ they playing football yesterday afternoon?
B: Yes, they were.
30
A: We ___ meet you at the station tomorrow.
B: Great, see you then!
Answer
1 Do – Present simple question.
2 is – Present continuous with singular subject.
3 Were – Past tense question for plural subject.
4 are – Present continuous question with “you.”
5 Does – Present simple question for “he.”
6 Did – Past simple question.
7 was – Past simple negative with singular subject.
8 have – Present perfect question.
9 Is – Present continuous yes/no question.
10 Have – Present perfect question.
11 were – Past tense “Why were you late?”
12 Shall/Will – Future suggestion. (Both acceptable at A2; “Shall” is common in British English).
13 can – Expressing ability.
14 Can – Offering help.
15 did – Past simple question.
16 Has – Present perfect question with 3rd person singular.
17 were – Past continuous negative.
18 Can – Asking about ability.
19 Is – Present continuous yes/no question.
20 did – Past simple question.
21 Does – Present simple question for “she.”
22 were – Past tense negative.
23 should – Asking for advice/suggestion.
24 Have – Present perfect yes/no question.
25 does – Present simple negative with “he.”
26 were – Past tense passive “Where were you born?”
27 May/Can – Polite permission.
28 did – Past simple negative.
29 Were – Past continuous question.
30 will – Future plan.