To solve the problem, we need to complete each sentence with an appropriate auxiliary verb. Auxiliary verbs are used to help the main verb in a sentence by indicating tense, mood, or voice. Here's the solution with explanations:
Sentences and Solutions:
1.
The boy ______ making a silly face.
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Solution: is
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Explanation: The present continuous tense is formed using "is/am/are + verb-ing." Since "boy" is singular, we use "is."
2.
The dog ______ run away.
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Solution: will
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Explanation: This sentence suggests future action. "Will" is used for future tense.
3.
I ______ help you with that.
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Solution: can
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Explanation: "Can" is used to express ability or possibility.
4.
This kitten ______ always be my friend.
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Solution: will
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Explanation: This sentence indicates a future state or intention. "Will" is used for future tense.
5.
He ______ try to be useful.
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Solution: should
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Explanation: "Should" is used to express obligation, advice, or expectation.
6.
I ______ not remember your name.
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Solution: do
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Explanation: In negative sentences with the present simple tense, "do/does" is used as an auxiliary verb before the main verb.
7.
I thought I ______ take a walk, but then I didn't.
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Solution: would
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Explanation: "Would" is used here to indicate past intention or conditional action.
8.
We ______ planned for rain, but the sun came out.
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Solution: had
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Explanation: "Had" is used in the past perfect tense to show an action that was completed before another past action.
9.
Jake ______ believe in himself more.
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Solution: should
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Explanation: "Should" is used to express obligation, advice, or expectation.
10.
I ______ work harder so I can succeed.
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Solution: must
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Explanation: "Must" is used to express necessity or strong obligation.
11.
If John ______ call me, I'll tell him all about it.
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Solution: does
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Explanation: In conditional sentences (if-clauses), the present simple tense is used to refer to future actions. "Does" is the correct form for the third person singular.
12.
I ______ become a famous novelist.
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Solution: might
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Explanation: "Might" is used to express possibility or uncertainty.
Final Answers:
1. is
2. will
3. can
4. will
5. should
6. do
7. would
8. had
9. should
10. must
11. does
12. might
Final Answer:
\boxed{is, will, can, will, should, do, would, had, should, must, does, might}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of modal auxiliary verbs worksheet for 4th grade.
