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ଶ୍ରେଣୀ: Class 9 | ବିଷୟ: English Grammer
ଅଧ୍ୟାୟ: Class9 EngGram Ch04 Ch04 Auxiliaries
୧. ଅଧ୍ୟାୟର ସାରାଂଶ ଓ ମାଇଣ୍ଡ ମ୍ୟାପ୍ (Mind Map & Conceptual Architecture)
Chapter Summary:
This chapter introduces the concept of auxiliary verbs (also known as helping verbs) in English grammar. It explains their function in indicating tense, mood, and other modalities of expression. The chapter categorizes auxiliary verbs into two main types: Primary Auxiliaries and Modal Auxiliaries. It details the specific uses and characteristics of each type, providing numerous examples. Primary auxiliaries (`be`, `have`, `do`) are discussed in terms of their roles in forming progressive tenses, perfect tenses, passive voice, negatives, and interrogatives, and also how they can function as main verbs. Modal auxiliaries (`shall`, `will`, `should`, `would`, `can`, `could`, `may`, `might`, `must`, `ought to`, `used to`, `need`, `dare`) are explained for their ability to express possibility, desirability, intention, ability, obligation, compulsion, permission, advice, and past habits. The chapter emphasizes the grammatical rules associated with modals, such as their unchanging form, their inability to combine, and their requirement for a bare infinitive. A series of activities are provided to reinforce understanding and application of these concepts.
Core Objectives:
Conceptual Mind Map:
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VERBS
MAIN VERB AUXILIARY VERB
(e.g., eat, sleep, run) |
PRIMARY AUXILIARIES MODAL AUXILIARIES
(be, have, do) (will, shall, may, can, must,
| would, should, might, could,
| ought to, used to, need, dare)
'BE' as Auxiliary 'HAVE' as Auxiliary 'DO' as Auxiliary Characteristics of Modals Specific Uses of Modals
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୨. ମୁଖ୍ୟ ବିଷୟବସ୍ତୁ, ସିଦ୍ଧାନ୍ତ ଓ ଗାଣିତିକ ସୂତ୍ରାବଳୀ (Comprehensive Theory & Formulas)
Auxiliary Verbs (Helping Verbs):
An auxiliary verb (or helping verb) is a verb that comes before the main verb in a sentence. Its primary role is to help the main verb indicate its tense, aspect, mood, or voice, or to express modalities such as ability, permission, compulsion, obligation, threat, desirability, etc.
Example:
There are two main kinds of auxiliaries:
1. Primary Auxiliaries
2. Modal Auxiliaries
2.1 Primary Auxiliaries:
The primary auxiliaries are `be`, `have`, and `do`. These verbs are unique because they can function as both auxiliary verbs and main verbs depending on the context.
2.1.1 Use of 'be' as an Auxiliary and Main Verb:
2.1.2 Use of 'have' as an Auxiliary and Main Verb:
2.1.3 Use of 'do' as an Auxiliary and Main Verb:
2.2 Modal Auxiliaries:
Modal auxiliaries (or simply modals) are a special type of auxiliary verb that express the mood or attitude of the speaker. They express meanings such as necessity, obligation, advice, permission, certainty, possibility, desirability, intention, ability, or compulsion.
Characteristics of Modal Auxiliaries:
1. Do not usually act as main verbs: Unlike primary auxiliaries, modals almost always accompany a main verb.
2. Do not change form: They do not change with the number or person of the subject (e.g., `he can`, `they can`, not `he cans`).
3. Have single forms: They do not change for past time (e.g., `can` remains `can` for present/future, `could` is its past form but doesn't change for different subjects).
4. Cannot combine: Two modals cannot go together in a simple sentence (e.g., `will can` is incorrect).
5. No non-finite forms: They do not have `to`-infinitive, -ing, or -ed forms (e.g., `to can`, `canning`, `canned` are incorrect). They are always finite.
6. Followed by bare infinitive: All modals are followed by the base form of the main verb (without `to`).
List of Modal Auxiliaries and their uses:
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Passage Analysis (Page 1):
Read the passage and underline the verbs in it:
Shekhar and Kabir have known each other from the very childhood. Kabir said to Shekhar "Do you know Ajay? Have you ever talked to him? He is a very good singer". Shekhar replied, "I have seen him at two or three music programmes. He has a very good voice. He did his graduation in Fine Arts and Music." Oneday they invited Ajay and said, "We are very glad to have your company. We are going on a picnic tomorrow. You may join us." Ajay replied, "I should take permission from my father and will then inform you. Remember you ought to respect your parents' views. By the by, can anyone of you sing? One must develop some hobby for a welcome change in life."
Verbs identified:
Activity 1:
(A) Fill in the blanks with the proper verbs chosen from those given in brackets and rewrite the paragraph:
Nilu is (was / is) my classmate. She / He lives near our house on the same road. A few days ago they had (have / had) a big garden in front of their house. But now they have built (have built / built) an office room in that garden. They have lost (lost / have lost) their beautiful garden. Nilu's father is (is / has) a lawyer. He doesn't (isn't / doesn't) go to the office at ten o'clock everyday. Does (Do / Does) your father go to work at a fixed time everyday?
Rewritten Paragraph:
Nilu is my classmate. She lives near our house on the same road. A few days ago they had a big garden in front of their house. But now they have built an office room in that garden. They have lost their beautiful garden. Nilu's father is a lawyer. He doesn't go to the office at ten o'clock everyday. Does your father go to work at a fixed time everyday?
(B) Underline the main verbs and circle the auxiliary verbs in the passage you have just written.
Nilu is my classmate. She lives near our house on the same road. A few days ago they had a big garden in front of their house. But now they (have) built an office room in that garden. They (have) lost their beautiful garden. Nilu's father is a lawyer. He (doesn't) go to the office at ten o'clock everyday. (Does) your father go to work at a fixed time everyday?
Explanation for (B):
Activity 2:
Fill in the blanks with `shall / will / shan't / won't`.
Bakul wants to go to Nandankanan. He wants to persuade his father to take him there during the summer vacation.
Bakul: Daddy, will (i) we go to Nandankanan during the summer vacation?
Father: It is a good idea. But I think it will (ii) be better if we go there in winter.
Bakul: But in winter the place gets crowded. We won't (iii) have to queue for hours to go on the boat ride. We won't (iv) get time to see everything.
Father: Yes, but the weather will (v) be so good in summer. The animals will (vi) stay in their caves all the time.
Bakul: So, what shall (vii) we do? Shall (viii) we go there in December?
Father: No, let's go there during the Puja vacation. It won't (ix) be so crowded then. I am sure, the weather will (x) be better.
Activity 3:
Write the following sentences using `I (think / don't think).... should .....` and a suitable expression from the box. One has been done for you.
Activity 4:
Choose the correct form.
Activity 5:
Complete the following sentences using `shall / should / will / would +` the words given in brackets.
A.
Lata: Jatin has stomach ache. He is in hospital.
Sumit: Really? How long will he be (he / be) in hospital for?
Lata: No, he won't be (not be) there very long. Two days perhaps. The doctor has given him medicine.
Sumit: How long should he have (he / have) those medicines?
Lata: I don't know. May be he will have (have) to take them for three days.
Sumit: I hope he will be (be) all right soon. How shall we play (we / play) the football match without him?
B.
My brother is lying awake on the bed. His books and notebooks are on the table. I want to ask him if I can switch off the lights.
I shall turn the light off? (Offer/Suggestion)
Father has come back from the fields. He says, "I'm thirsty." What do I say?
"Shall I fetch you a glass of water?" (Offer)
Mother says, "I'm not feeling very well." What do I say?
"Shall the doctor come?" (Offer/Suggestion)
Mother says she will be all right if she lies in bed for a few minutes.
I offer to make the bed for her. "Shall I make the bed for you?" (Offer)
Activity 6:
Make 5 predictions about the year 2020 using `will / won't`.
(Note: The textbook was likely published before 2020, so these are predictions from a past perspective. I will answer as if it's still a prediction for 2020 from an earlier time.)
1. People will rely more on artificial intelligence.
2. Many jobs will be automated, leading to new types of employment.
3. Global temperatures will continue to rise.
4. We won't have solved all environmental problems by then.
5. Space tourism will become more accessible to the public.
Activity 7:
Complete the following offers / invitations using `would you like ...? / Would you like me to ...?`
Activity 8:
Mr Das is 70. There are a lot of things he cannot do now. He is talking about the things he used to / was able to do. Complete the sentences with `could` or `couldn't`.
My eyes aren't very good now. Five years ago I could (i) read the newspaper without wearing glasses. A few years ago I could (ii) walk to the shops and was back in half an hour, but I prefer to get the rickshaw now. When I was a child, we couldn't (iii) watch television or a video in the evening. They didn't exist. We played football or kabadi in the evening but they could (iv) keep us amused for hours. When I was younger, I could (v) play the flute very well. I tried to play the flute again the other day. I couldn't (vi) play it only for a few minutes. I could (vii) play it at a high pitch. My memory is not brilliant either. I couldn't (viii) remember my telephone number this morning.
Activity 9:
A friend is asking you about your plans. You have some ideas but you aren't sure. Use `may` or `might` and complete the sentences.
(i) Where are you going for your holidays after the examination?
I'm not sure yet, I may go to Puri. (or might go)
(ii) Where are you going to celebrate your birthday?
I don't know yet. I might have a small party at home. (or may have)
(iii) When will you see your cousin again?
I'm not sure. I may see him next month. (or might see)
(iv) What are you going to buy when you go shopping?
I haven't decided yet. I might buy a new dress. (or may buy)
(v) What are you doing at the weekend?
I may visit my grandparents. I might go to the beach. (or may go)
(vi) When are you going to phone Nilu?
I may phone her tomorrow. I might phone her in the evening. (or may phone)
(vii) What are you going to have for dinner tonight?
I may have pasta. I might have pizza. (or may have)
Activity 10:
Fill in the blanks with `may (not) / might (not) / could (not)`. [Multiple answers are possible]
This is news at ten. All parts of the state will have rain tomorrow but the rain might not reach the south coast till the evening. It will be quite warm. Temperature may reach 35°. Winds will increase from the east and could reach the speed of 80 kilometres per hour in the coastal region but might not be strong inland. And the forecast for the weekend. Well, it could be better really. Dry, warm and sunny for both Saturday and Sunday.
Activity 11:
Fill in the blanks with `can / can't / will / won't / would / wouldn't`.
My brother can speak three languages. At the moment he's learning Bengali and by the end of this year he will be able to speak four languages. He hopes to get a job in Kolkata. I would like to speak two languages! I can't speak only Odia and I can't really speak English very well. I attend my English classes regularly but I haven't been able to make much progress. Do you think I will really be proficient in that language?
Activity 12:
Complete the responses to the statements as given in the examples.
Examples:
1. You have slept all afternoon. You can't be tired.
2. He has a building in the village and another big one in the town. He must be rolling in money.
3. None of the candidates passed the examination. The questions must have been difficult.
4. There were a lot of mistakes in your writing. It can't have been revised.
(i) I haven't heard from him for years.
He must have forgotten you.
(ii) Can I have something to eat?
You can't be hungry. You have just had your dinner.
(iii) I can't find the key to my bicycle.
You must have left it in the classroom.
(iv) He has no idea what the book is about.
He can't have read it.
(v) The last bus hasn't arrived yet.
It must have been delayed. There is no passenger at the bus-stop.
Activity 13:
Complete the following sentences using `mustn't / needn't +` one of these verbs given in the box.
`be`, `buy`, `hurry`, `lose`, `stick`, `take`, `tell`, `wait`, `wash`
Activity 14:
You are at somebody's house for the first time. You are unknown to most of the members of the family. Politely ask them for what you want using `may / could / would you mind if`.
Would you mind if I switched on the TV? (or May I switch on the TV? / Could I switch on the TV?)
May I have a glass of water? (or Could I have a glass of water? / Would you mind if I had a glass of water?)
May I have another piece of cake? (or Could I have another piece of cake? / Would you mind if I had another piece of cake?)
May I have a piece of paper and a pen? (or Could I have a piece of paper and a pen? / Would you mind if I had a piece of paper and a pen?)
May I borrow today's newspaper for a few minutes? (or Could I borrow today's newspaper for a few minutes? / Would you mind if I borrowed today's newspaper for a few minutes?)
Could you pass me the salt, please? (or May I have the salt? / Would you mind passing me the salt?)
୪. ବୋର୍ଡ ପରୀକ୍ଷା ମାଷ୍ଟ୍ରି ଟିପ୍ସ ଓ ସାଧାରଣ ଭୁଲ୍ (Board Exam Tips & Pitfalls)
Board Exam Tips for Mastering Auxiliaries:
1. Understand the Core Distinction: Clearly differentiate between Primary Auxiliaries (`be`, `have`, `do`) and Modal Auxiliaries. Remember that primary auxiliaries can also act as main verbs, while modals almost exclusively act as helping verbs.
2. Memorize Modal Characteristics: Learn the seven key characteristics of modals (no change in form, no non-finite forms, followed by bare infinitive, etc.). This will help you avoid common grammatical errors.
3. Context is Key: The meaning of a modal verb often depends on the context. Practice identifying whether a modal expresses ability, permission, obligation, possibility, advice, or past habit.
4. Practice Negative and Interrogative Forms: Pay special attention to how `do` is used to form negatives and questions, and how `mustn't` and `needn't` convey different types of negation.
5. Focus on Bare Infinitive: Always remember that modal auxiliaries are followed by the base form of the main verb (the bare infinitive) without `to` (e.g., `can go`, not `can to go`). The exceptions are `ought to` and `used to`, which inherently include `to`.
6. Review `used to` vs. `would`: Understand when to use `used to` for past habits (especially for states or actions over a period) and `would` for repeated past actions. Also, remember `used to` cannot be used with definite time expressions.
7. Polite Requests: Practice using `could`, `would`, and `may` for polite requests and offers, as these are frequently tested.
8. Sentence Transformation: Be prepared for questions that require transforming sentences into negative, interrogative, or passive forms, as these often involve auxiliary verbs.
9. Read the Passage Carefully: In fill-in-the-blanks questions, read the entire passage or sentence to grasp the overall meaning and tense before choosing the appropriate auxiliary.
10. Self-Correction: After attempting exercises, review your answers and understand why a particular auxiliary is correct or incorrect. This reinforces learning.
Common Pitfalls (ସାଧାରଣ ଭୁଲ୍):
1. Incorrect Verb Form after Modals: Students often use `to`-infinitive or -ing forms after modals (e.g., `He can to sing`, `She must going`).
2. Changing Modal Forms: Treating modals like regular verbs and adding -s for third person singular or -ed for past tense (e.g., `He cans`, `She musted`).
3. Using Two Modals Together: Combining two modals in one verb phrase (e.g., `I will can help you`).
4. Confusing `mustn't` and `needn't`: Using `mustn't` when `needn't` is appropriate, or vice-versa.
5. Misusing `do` as a Main Verb: Confusing `do` as an auxiliary with `do` as a main verb (e.g., `He doesn't his homework` instead of `He doesn't do his homework`).
6. Incorrect Tense with Primary Auxiliaries: Using `has` with `I` or `they`, or `was` with `we` (e.g., `I has gone`, `We was playing`).
7. Overlooking `ought to` and `used to`: Forgetting that these are also modals and follow specific rules, especially the `to` part.
8. Confusing `may` and `might`: Using `may` for very remote possibility or `might` for formal permission.
9. Incorrect use of `used to` with definite time: Saying `I used to live there for five years`.
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