Name: Teacher: Date:

AUXILIARY VERBS

Task 1. Complete the following sentences with the auxiliary verbs given.

did do have
didn’t doesn’t do

a. I love chocolate, but my friends ___________________.

b. A: I have been there many times.
B: Really? So ___________________ I!
c. A: My girlfriend enjoys playing games.
B: Oh, my girlfriend ___________________. She hates them.
d. A: I used to play football at weekends.
B: You ___________________? That’s cool!
e. I know you don’t trust me, but I ___________________ trust you.
f. You used to have three dogs, ___________________ you?

Task 2. Now order the statements according to the examples in Task 1.

We use auxiliary verbs (do, have, etc.) or modal verbs (can, must, etc.):
a. ( ) To make question tags, usually to check information. We use a positive auxiliary with a negative verb and
a negative auxiliary with a positive verb.
b. ( ) To say that someone or something is different.
c. ( ) To make 'reply questions', to show interest or surprise.
d. ( ) With so and neither to say that someone or something is the same.
e. ( ) To show emphasis in a positive sentence, often when you want to contradict what somebody says.
f. ( ) To avoid repeating the main verb or verb phrase.

Task 3. Complete the mini-dialogues with an auxiliary or modal verb. Follow the example:
- A: You didn't remember to buy coffee. - B: I did remember. It's in the cupboard.
a. A: He's booked the flights, d. A: I wouldn't like to be a celebrity.
________________ he? B: Neither ________________ I.
B: Yes, I think so. e. A: Emma doesn't like me.
b. A: It's hot today, ________________ it? B: She ________________ like you. She just doesn't
B: Yes, it's boiling. want to go out with you.
c. A: Why didn't you go to the meeting? f. A: Mike's arriving tomorrow!
B: I ________________ go to the meeting, B: ________________ he? I thought he was arriving
but I left early. today.

g. A: What did you think of the film? i. A: You'll remember to call me, ________________
B: Tom liked it, but I ________________. I you?
thought it was awful. B: Yes, of course!
h. A: Are you a vegetarian? j. I really want to go to Egypt, but unfortunately my
B: Yes, I am and so ________________ my husband ________________. He hates the heat.
boyfriend.
Task 4. Complete the conversation with a suitable auxiliary verb.
A: You're Tom's sister, aren't you?
B: Yes, I'm Carla.
A: It's a great club, _____________ it?
B: Well, it's OK. But I don't like the music much.
A: _____________ you? I love it! I've never been here before.
B: Neither _____________ I. I don't go clubbing very often.
A: Oh, really? I _____________. In fact, I usually go most weekends.
B: _____________ you? I can't afford to go out every weekend.
A: I didn't see you at Tom's birthday party last Saturday. Why _____________ you go?
B: I _____________ go but I arrived really late because my car broke down.
A: Oh, that's why I didn't see you. I left early.
B: I fancy a drink. I'm really thirsty after all that dancing.
A: So _____________ I. Let's go to the bar.

Task 5. Complete with modals or auxiliary verbs.

a. She cooks well, ______________ she? i. I’m speaking too loud, ______________ I?
b. A: He'll never be rich. j. A: She enjoyed herself.
B: Neither ______________ I. B: So ______________ I.
c. You can’t tell the difference, ______________ k. He has done his homework, ______________
you? he?
d. A: He didn't have to wear an uniform. l. Lizzie enjoyed her breakfast, ______________
B: Neither ______________ the others. she?
e. Don’t turn around, ______________ you? m. A: I've lost a lot of money.
f. They won’t get there on time, ______________ B: So ______________ I.
they? n. They always sleep after lunch, ______________
g. A: He knows how to swim. they?
B: So ______________ she. o. A: He isn't lazy.
h. A: She won't read the letter. B: Neither ______________ I.
B: Neither ______________ I.
Task 1. Listen to the song “You’re Beautiful” by James Blunt and underline every adjective you can find.

My life is brilliant And I don't think that I'll see her again
My life is brilliant But we shared a moment that will last 'til the end
My love is pure
I saw an angel You're beautiful
Of that I'm sure You're beautiful
She smiled at me on the subway You're beautiful, it's true
She was with another man I saw your face in a crowded place
But I won't lose no sleep on that And I don't know what to do
'Cause I've got a plan 'Cause I'll never be with you

You're beautiful La-la-la-la

You're beautiful La-la-la-la
You're beautiful, it's true La-la-la-la, la
I saw your face in a crowded place
And I don't know what to do You're beautiful
'Cause I'll never be with you You're beautiful
You're beautiful, it's true
Yes, she caught my eye There must be an angel with a smile on her face
As we walked on by When she thought up that I should be with you
She could see from my face that I was But it's time to face the truth
Fuckin' high I will never be with you

Task 2. Read the song and answer T (true) or F (false).

a. ( ) It is an optimistic song.
b. ( ) There are less than ten adjectives in the song.
c. ( ) Blunt uses the adjectives to characterize her feelings.
d. ( ) Adjectives are used to express actions.
e. ( ) Adjectives are used to modify nouns.
f. ( ) Compound adjectives are adjectives that have two parts.
g. ( ) Broken-hearted is a compound adjective.

Task 3. Match the first column with the second to form compound adjectives.

a. broken minded
b. hard looking
c. strong distance
d. long working
e. good hearted

Task 4. Use the compound adjectives above to write sentences about yourself.
a. _________________________________________________________________________________________
b. _________________________________________________________________________________________
c. _________________________________________________________________________________________
d. _________________________________________________________________________________________
e. _________________________________________________________________________________________
 STUDENT A

Task 1. Complete the gaps below with auxiliary verbs and add your own questions.
a. _____________ you ever seen a ghost?
b. _____________ you know anyone who has seen a ghost?
c. _____________ you have an imaginary friend when you were a child?
d. _____________ you enjoy watching horror movies or videos?
e. _____________ you imagine how a real ghost looks like?
f. _____________________________________________________________________?
g. _____________________________________________________________________?
h. _____________________________________________________________________?

Task 2. Now ask and answer them using auxiliary verbs.

STUDENT B

Task 1. Complete the gaps below with auxiliary verbs and add your own questions.
a. _____________ you know anyone who has seen a ghost?
b. _____________ you have an imaginary friend when you were a child?
c. _____________ you enjoy watching horror movies or videos?
d. _____________ you imagine how a real ghost looks like?
e. _____________________________________________________________________?
f. _____________________________________________________________________?
g. _____________________________________________________________________?

Task 2. Now ask and answer them using auxiliary verbs.

 STUDENT A

Task 1. Describe the character below to your peer without saying their name.
Use as many compound adjectives as possible.

STUDENT B

Task 1. Describe the character below to your peer without saying their name.
Use as many compound adjectives as possible.
 COMPOUND ADJECTIVES

A compound adjective consists of an adjective, adverb or noun which consequently modifies another adjective, noun or
verb linking it. We usually hyphenate the words in order to avoid confusion between them. The second part often ends
in –ed or –ing.
§ I have a really strong-minded friend.
§ My son is so time-consuming.

Task 1. Use the two parts of the word below to try to work out their meaning; Then, say if they are positive or negative
characteristics.
a. bad-tempered: __________________________________________________________________________
b. open-minded: ___________________________________________________________________________
c. absent-minded: __________________________________________________________________________
d. laid-back: _______________________________________________________________________________
e. tight-fisted: _______________________________________________________________________________
f. good-tempered: _________________________________________________________________________
g. narrow-minded: __________________________________________________________________________
h. easy-going: ______________________________________________________________________________
i. self-centred: _____________________________________________________________________________
j. two-faced: ______________________________________________________________________________

Task 2. Fill in the gaps with the compound adjectives given.

old-fashioned brightly-lit brightly-coloured kind-hearted

open-minded far-reaching cold-blooded absent-minded
tongue-tied warm-blooded mouth-watering twenty-page

a. Most animals are __________________________, but all reptiles are __________________________.

b. She lived in an __________________________ house which had a horrible design.
c. He did everything for people in need. He was a very __________________________ man.
d. He accepts other people’s proposals. He is a very __________________________ person.
e. The __________________________ streets in our town discourage burglars.
f. My __________________________ grandmothers always forgets our names.
g. She likes wearing __________________________ dresses. She’s not very keen on pale colours.
h. Although she trained a lot, she knew that was a __________________________ record.
i. We were waiting __________________________ for my mother to put the food on the table.
j. He looked through the __________________________ contract before signing it.
k. I was __________________________ and didn't know what to say.