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1. 1.

   Identify the role of the auxiliary verbs in the following sentences.

   1. We had a great time, didn't we?
   2. Maya has shifted to Kolkata.
   3. Did Pankaj really take a long time? Yes, he did.
   4. Hina looks well, doesn't she?
   5. Have you packed everything? Yes, we have.
   6. The new product was launched with great fanfare.
   7. Will you come to my party?
   8. Let's watch a movie, shall we?
2. 2.

   Turn the following statements into questions using forms of the auxiliary verb do.

   1. Kavita danced beautifully.
   2. Bina works in a large organization.
   3. I really find this interesting.
   4. They took the last flight to Mumbai.
   5. In 1930 Gandhiji led the Dandi March to protest against the salt tax.
3. 3.

   Fill in the blanks using appropriate primary auxiliary verbs. Mention what function each performs.

   1. ___________ he know how difficult that test is?
   2. ____________ you decided that you want to be a doctor?
   3. She speaks German fluently and ___________ been to Germany many times.
   4. Cricket ___________ often played in the streets of Mumbai.
   5. Meena ____________ not like anything her parents bought for her.
   6. He __________ appear innocent, though he accused for murder.
   7. __________ we known she was so cunning, we would have been more careful.
   8. Renu ___________ washing the dishes, when the bell rang.
   9. __________ you decided which company you want to join?
   10. __________ Tina ever given you piano lessons?
4. 4.

   Form negatives and interrogative from the following sentences. Frame a short answer for each question you have formed.

   1. We shall go trekking.
   2. Father baked a delicious cake for Tippy's birthday.
   3. The children will be delighted.
   4. Storm clouds were gathering on the horizon.
   5. Everybody must stand in the queue.
   6. Renu has made several new year ewsolutions.
   7. I will send you an email.
   8. You should meet Ravi.
5. 5.

   In the following sentences, fill in the blanks with appropriate semi-modals from the box given below.

   be able to, ought to, have t,o would rather, had better

   1. There _________ be a law against people who spit on the road.
   2. She _________ have faith in herself.
   3. I ________ wait here than get wet in the rain.
   4. You should __________ find the house if you follow my instructions.
   5. I __________ learn English to improve my career prospects.
   6. You __________ inform your parents about the delay.
   7. He _________ climb the mountain though he had a wooden leg.
   8. Will you ___________ manage on your own?