Avoiding Repetition with Auxiliaries
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Avoiding Repetition with Auxiliaries
- Title: Avoiding Repetition with Auxiliaries
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Summary: Avoiding Verb RepetitionContent: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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