Test on English Auxiliary Verbs: Be, Have, Do

Question 1: When the lexical verb 'have' means 'possess', it can be used in the progressive aspect.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that 'HAVE (= possess)' is a stative verb and cannot be used in the progressive aspect.

Question 2: Is the form Aren't I widely used in British English?

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state: "The form Aren´t I is widely used in BrE".

Question 3: According to the study materials, which of the following are listed as distinct forms of the auxiliary verb 'TO BE'?

A. am

B. were

C. been

D. haves

Explanation: The study materials explicitly list 'am' as a present form, 'were' as a past form, and 'been' as the -ed participle of 'TO BE'. 'Haves' is not mentioned as a form of 'TO BE' but rather a variation related to 'TO HAVE'.

Question 4: According to the study materials, which of the following statements about the progressive forms with the auxiliary verb 'to be' are correct?

A. The progressive forms combine only with the present and past forms of 'be'.

B. The forms 'am being', 'is being', 'are being', 'was being', and 'were being' represent the progressive forms.

C. The progressive with 'be' is possible with adjectives describing states like 'hungry' or 'thirsty'.

D. The auxiliary 'be' for the progressive function can be used with adjectives referring to passing behavior, such as 'angry'.

Explanation: The study materials state that 'The progressive forms normally occur only with the present and the past forms of be', making option 0 correct. It also lists 'present forms: am being, is being, are being past forms: was being, were being', making option 1 correct. The materials explicitly state 'It is impossible with adjectives describing states (hungry, thirsty)', which means option 2 is incorrect. Finally, it notes 'The progressive is possible with adjectives, such as angry stupid, naughty, silly, referring to passing behaviour', making option 3 correct.

Question 5: In British English, when 'have' means 'possess', the negative forms 'haven't' or 'hadn't' are more commonly used than 'do, does, did + not'.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that in BrE, negatives with 'have' meaning 'possess' can be formed with 'do, does, did + not', which is 'more common' than 'haven't hadn't'.