Avoiding Repetition with Auxiliaries

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Avoiding Repetition with Auxiliaries

Avoiding Repetition with Auxiliaries

  • Title: Avoiding Repetition with Auxiliaries

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    Summary: Avoiding Verb Repetition
    Content:

    Instead of repeating the main verb, use an **auxiliary verb** (*do/does/did*, *can*, *have*, *be*). Example: *Malee likes Som Tum, and Somchai does too!*

    Questions:
    • Question: A: 'Can you drive a tuk-tuk?' — B: 'Yes, I ___.'
      Options:
      • can
      • do
      • am
      • drive
      Explanation: Match the modal auxiliary verb **can** from the question.
    • Question: Malee loves spicy food, and Somchai ___ too.
      Options:
      • does
      • is
      • loves
      • can
      Explanation: Use **does** to replace the Present Simple verb *loves* for singular subjects.
    • Question: A: 'Have you visited Chiang Mai?' — B: 'No, I ___.'
      Options:
      • haven't
      • don't
      • didn't
      • am not
      Explanation: Use **haven't** to answer Present Perfect questions in the negative.
    • Question: We enjoyed the festival, and our friends ___ too.
      Options:
      • did
      • do
      • enjoyed
      • were
      Explanation: Use **did** to replace past simple actions (*enjoyed*).
    • Instruction: Fill in the blank:
      Question: A: 'Do you study English every day?' — B: 'Yes, I ___.'
      Answer:
      • do
      Explanation: Respond to Present Simple questions with **do**.
    • Instruction: Fill in the blank:
      Question: A: 'Did they arrive on time?' — B: 'No, they ___.'
      Answer:
      • didn't
      • did not
      Explanation: Use **didn't** for negative Past Simple short answers.
    • Instruction: Fill in the blank:
      Question: Nisa plays badminton well, and her brother ___ too.
      Answer:
      • does
      Explanation: Use **does** for third-person singular Present Simple replacement.
    • Sentence: Can you speak Thai? Yes, I can.
      Explanation: Modal question followed by standard short affirmative response.
    • Sentence: I finished my homework too.
      Explanation: Past simple clause linked to an auxiliary short agreement.
    • Question: A: 'I went to Phuket last weekend!' — B: '___ you? That sounds amazing!'
      Options:
      • Did
      • Do
      • Were
      • Have
      Explanation: Use **Did** to show surprise for a Past Simple statement.
    • Question: A: 'Kanyanat can speak four languages.' — B: '___ she? Wow!'
      Options:
      • Can
      • Does
      • Is
      • Has
      Explanation: Match the modal verb **can** to express surprise.
    • Question: A: 'I am really tired after class.' — B: 'I ___! I feel full of energy.'
      Options:
      • 'm not
      • don't
      • didn't
      • am
      Explanation: Use **'m not** to deny an affirmative *be* statement about yourself.
    • Instruction: Fill in the blank:
      Question: A: 'Nisa didn't finish her project.' — B: 'Sompong ___!'
      Answer:
      • did
      Explanation: Use **did** to contradict a negative past statement.
    • Instruction: Fill in the blank:
      Question: A: 'I have never eaten durian.' — B: '___ you? It is delicious!'
      Answer:
      • Haven't
      • Have
      Explanation: Use **Have** or **Haven't** to express surprise at a Present Perfect statement.
    • Instruction: Fill in the blank:
      Question: A: 'We don't like horror movies.' — B: 'We ___! We watch them every week.'
      Answer:
      • do
      Explanation: Use **do** to contradict a negative Present Simple statement.
    • Instruction: Fill in the blank:
      Question: A: 'I won the lottery!' — B: '___ you? Congratulations!'
      Answer:
      • Did
      Explanation: Use **Did** to express excitement/surprise about a past event.
    • Sentence: Did you? That is wonderful news.
      Explanation: Surprise response auxiliary followed by reaction clause.
    • Sentence: I am not. I feel energetic today.
      Explanation: Denying response followed by current feeling explanation.
    • Sentence: Can she? Wow, that is so impressive.
      Explanation: Surprise modal check followed by an exclamation.
    • Question: A: 'I love mango sticky rice.' — B: 'So ___ I!'
      Options:
      • do
      • am
      • have
      • did
      Explanation: Use **So do I** to agree with positive Present Simple statements.
    • Question: A: 'I didn't watch the movie last night.' — B: '___ did I.'
      Options:
      • Neither
      • So
      • Either
      • Nor
      Explanation: Use **Neither + did + I** to agree with a negative past sentence.
    • Question: A: 'Is the coffee shop closed already?' — B: 'I'm ___ so.'
      Options:
      • afraid
      • hope
      • think
      • fear
      Explanation: **I'm afraid so** is used to politely confirm unwelcome news.
    • Instruction: Fill in the blank:
      Question: A: 'Sompong can play guitar.' — B: 'So ___ Nisa!'
      Answer:
      • can
      Explanation: Use **can** after *So* to mirror the modal verb in the first statement.
    • Instruction: Fill in the blank:
      Question: A: 'Is our grammar test tomorrow?' — B: 'I hope ___!' [You are not ready.]
      Answer:
      • not
      Explanation: **I hope not** expresses the wish that something undesirable won't happen.
    • Instruction: Fill in the blank:
      Question: A: 'I don't eat meat.' — B: '___ do I.'
      Answer:
      • Neither
      Explanation: Use **Neither** before the auxiliary to agree with a negative statement.
    • Instruction: Fill in the blank:
      Question: A: 'Will Bangkok traffic be bad today?' — B: 'I ___ so.'
      Answer:
      • think
      Explanation: **I think so** expresses a belief that a statement is likely true.
    • Sentence: Neither did I.
      Explanation: Neither + auxiliary + subject.
    • Sentence: I don't think so.
      Explanation: Subject + negative auxiliary + think + so.

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