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Auxiliaries

Definition:

Auxiliaries refer to words or phrases that are used in combination with main verbs to create various forms of verb phrases. They help to express tense, mood, voice, person, number, and aspect in a sentence.

Examples of different parts of speech:

• Noun: Auxiliaries are an important part of English grammar.
• Verb: The English language uses various auxiliaries to construct verb phrases.
• Adjective: It is necessary to understand the different roles of auxiliaries.
• Adverb: The sentence was formed quite easily using appropriate auxiliaries.

Examples of different senses and usages:

1. The auxiliaries "am," "is," and "are" are used to create the present tense.
2. In the passive voice, the auxiliary "be" is combined with the past participle of the main verb.
3. The modal auxiliaries "can," "may," and "must" express possibility, permission, and obligation respectively.
4. Auxiliaries can also be used to form negative and interrogative sentences.
5. In some cases, auxiliaries are used to emphasize or add emphasis to a certain aspect of the main verb.

Sample Sentences:

1. I am going to the store tomorrow. Explore English grammar books on Amazon.

2. The letter was written by my sister. Discover books on Passive Voice on Amazon.

3. You must finish your homework before you go out to play. Find books on Modal Verbs on Amazon.

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5. He did complete the project on time. Browse books on Emphasis in Grammar on Amazon.

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