English Grammar - Verb: 73 MCQs with Answers

Verb - English Grammar
English Grammar - Verb

English Grammar- Verb

A Verb is one of the most important parts of English grammar. Learn the definition of verbs, their types, verb forms (V1, V2, V3, V4, V5), helping verbs, modal verbs, action verbs, linking verbs, transitive and intransitive verbs, subject-verb agreement, tense usage, examples, exercises, and multiple-choice questions (MCQs). This comprehensive guide is useful for school students and candidates preparing for HTET, CTET, TET, SSC, Banking, UPSC, NDA, CDS, and other competitive examinations.

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Q11. Choose the sentence in which 'run' functions as the main verb.

Right Answer: He will run in the marathon.


Explanation:

In this sentence, 'run' is used as the main verb expressing the action of running.

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Q12. Identify the main verb: 'The children were singing a song.'

Right Answer: singing


Explanation:

'Singing' is the main verb carrying the primary action of the sentence.

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Q13. Which is the main verb in: 'I do not like loud noises.'

Right Answer: like


Explanation:

'Like' is the main verb expressing the action/state; 'do' functions here as an auxiliary for negation.

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Q14. Identify the auxiliary verb in: 'She is reading a novel.'

Right Answer: is


Explanation:

'Is' is the auxiliary (helping) verb supporting the main verb 'reading'.

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Q15. Choose the sentence that contains an auxiliary verb.

Right Answer: He has played cricket today.


Explanation:

'Has' functions as an auxiliary verb supporting the main verb 'played' to form the present perfect tense.

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Q16. Identify the auxiliary verb in: 'They will finish the project soon.'

Right Answer: will


Explanation:

'Will' is an auxiliary verb used to indicate future tense before the main verb 'finish'.

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Q17. Which sentence uses 'do' as an auxiliary verb?

Right Answer: Do you like coffee?


Explanation:

In 'Do you like coffee?', 'do' functions as an auxiliary verb to form a question, not as a main verb.

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Q18. Identify the auxiliary verb in the sentence: 'The letter has been sent.'

Right Answer: has


Explanation:

'Has' (along with 'been') functions as an auxiliary verb forming the passive present perfect construction.

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Q19. Which primary auxiliary is used to form the continuous tense?

Right Answer: Be


Explanation:

The auxiliary 'be' (is/am/are/was/were) is used to form continuous tenses, e.g., 'is going'.

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Q20. Identify the primary auxiliary used to form the perfect tense.

Right Answer: Have


Explanation:

The auxiliary 'have' (has/have/had) is used to form perfect tenses, e.g., 'has finished'.

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Published: 16 July 2026 | Last Updated: 08 September 2026 |


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