Auxiliary verbs (have/do/can, etc.) Flashcards
You can use auxiliary verb (or helping verbs) when you do not want to rep____ something.
You can use auxiliary verb (or helping verbs) when you do not want to repeat something.
- “Have you locked the door?” “Yes, I have.” (= I have locked the door)
- George wasn’t working, but Janet was. (= Janet was working)
- She could lend me the money, but she won’t. (= she won’t lend me the money)
We use You have? / She isn’t / They do?, etc. to show int_____ in what somebody has said.
We use You have? / She isn’t / They do?, etc. to show interest in what somebody has said.
- “I_‘ve_ just seen David.” “You have? How is he?”
- “Liz isn’t feel very well today.” “She isn’t? What’s wrong with her?”
- “It rained every day during our vacation.” “It did? What a shame!”
- “Jim and Karen are getting married.” “They are? Really?”
We use auxiliary verbs with so and nei_____.
We use auxiliary verbs with so and neither. Note that the verb come before the subject.
- “I’m tired.” “So am I.” (= I’m tired too)
- “I never read newspaper.” “Neither do I.” (= I never read newspaper either)
- Sue doesn’t have a car, and neither does Mark.
You can also use not… neither instead neither:
- “I don’t have any money”. “Neither do I” or “I don’t either”
After some verbs (think, hope, guess, etc.), you can use so when you do not want to re_____ something.
After some verbs (think, hope, guess, etc.), you can use so when you do not want to repeat something.
- “Are those people Autralian?” “I think so.” (= I think they are Australian) Je pense que oui.
- “Will you be home tomorrow morning?” “I guess so.” (= I guess I’ll be home) J’imagine/suppose que oui.
- “Do you think Kate has been invited to the party?” “I suppose so.”
- “Is that woman French?” “I think so. / I don’t think so.” Je pense/ne pense pas que oui.
- “Do you think it will rain?” “I hope so. / I hope not.” (<em>not</em> I don’t hope not) J’espère que non/oui.
Use an auxiliary verb.
I wasn’t tired, but my friends _____.
Use an auxiliary verb.
I wasn’t tired, but my friends were.
Use an auxiliary verb.
I like hot weather, but Ann _____.
Use an auxiliary verb.
I like hot weather, but Ann doesn’t.
Use an auxiliary verb.
“Is Eric here?” “He _____ five minutes ago, but I think he’s gone.”
Use an auxiliary verb.
“Is Eric here?” “He was five minutes ago, but I think he’s gone.”
Use an auxiliary verb.
Liz said she might call later on tonight, but I don’t think she _____.
Use an auxiliary verb.
Liz said she might call later on tonight, but I don’t think she will.
Use an auxiliary verb.
“Are you and Chris coming to the party?” “I _____, but Chris _____.”
Use an auxiliary verb.
“Are you and Chris coming to the party?” “I am, but Chris isn’t.”
Use an auxiliary verb.
I don’t know wether to apply for the job or not. Do you think I _____?
Use an auxiliary verb.
I don’t know wether to apply for the job or not. Do you think I should?
Use an auxiliary verb.
“Please don’t tell anybody what I said.” “Don’t worry. I _____.”
Use an auxiliary verb.
“Please don’t tell anybody what I said.” “Don’t worry. I won’t.”
Use an auxiliary verb.
“You never listen to me.” “Yes, I _____.”
Use an auxiliary verb.
“You never listen to me.” “Yes, I do.”
Use an auxiliary verb.
“Can you play a musical instrument?” “No, but I wish I _____.”
Use an auxiliary verb.
“Can you play a musical instrument?” “No, but I wish I could.”
Use an auxiliary verb.
“Please, help me.” “I’m sorry. I w_____ if I c_____, but I c_____.”
Use an auxiliary verb.
“Please, help me.” “I’m sorry. I would if I could, but I can’t.”
Answer with I think so / I hope not, etc.
(You don’t like rain.) “Is it going to rain?” “I _____ (hope)”
Answer with I think so / I hope not, etc.
(You don’t like rain.) “Is it going to rain?” “I hope not”
