Exercises

Unit 51 · Auxiliary verbs (have / do / can etc.) I think so / I hope so etc.

51.1

Complete each sentence with an auxiliary verb ( do / was / could / might etc

Complete each sentence with an auxiliary verbSometimes the verb must be negative

1I wasn’t tired, but my friends were .(Example)

I like hot weather, but Ann .

‘Is Andy here?’ ‘He five minutes ago, but I think he’s gone home now.’

I haven’t travelled much, but Gary .

Lisa said she might come and see us tomorrow, but I don’t think she .

I don’t know whether to apply for the job or not. Do you think I ?

‘Please don’t tell anybody what happened.’ ‘Don’t worry. I .’

‘You never listen to me.’ ‘Yes, I !’

I usually work on Saturdays, but last Saturday I .

‘Do you think it’s going to rain?’ ‘It . Take an umbrella in case.’

‘Are you and Chris going to the party?’ ‘I , but Chris .’

‘Please help me.’ ‘I’m sorry. I if I , but I .’

51.2

You never agree with Amy

1I’m hungry. Are you? I’m not.(Example)

2I don’t like driving. Don’t you? I do.(Example)

I like football.

I didn’t enjoy the film.

I’m not tired.

I thought the exam was easy.

51.3

Tina tells you something

1I’m not tired. Neither am I.(Example)

2I work hard. Do you? What do you do?(Example)

I watched TV last night.

I won’t be at home tomorrow.

I like reading.

I’d like to live somewhere else.

I can’t go out tonight.

I’m looking forward to the weekend.

51.4

What do you say to Sam

1(You don’t like rain.) SaM: Is it going to rain? YOU: I hope not. (hope)(Example)

(You need more money.) SaM: Do you think you’ll get a pay rise? YOU: (hope)

(You’re going to a party. You can’t stand John.) SaM: Will John be at the party? YOU: (hope)

(You’re not sure whether Amy is married, but she probably isn’t.) SaM: Is Amy married? YOU: (think)

(Jane has lived in Italy for many years.) SaM: Does Jane speak Italian? YOU: (suppose)

(You have to leave Sam’s party early.) SaM: Do you have to leave already? YOU: (afraid)

(You’re not sure what time the film begins, but it’s probably 7.30.) SaM: What time is the film? 7.30? YOU: (think)

(You are the receptionist at a hotel. The hotel is full.) SaM: Do you have a room for tonight? YOU: (afraid) TINA