Test: Correct Form of verbs - 2 - UPSC MCQ

The correct answer is option C: are.

In the given sentence, you need to choose the correct helping verb to form the question. The options given are:
A: is
B: am
C: are
D: do

Consider the following points to arrive at the correct answer:

• Subject-verb agreement: The helping verb should agree with the subject in terms of number (singular or plural).

• The subject of the sentence: The subject in the given sentence is 'you'.

Now, let's analyze the options:

- A: is - This is used with a singular subject (he, she, or it).
- B: am - This is used with the singular subject 'I'.
- C: are - This is used with plural subjects (they, we) and also with 'you' (singular or plural).
- D: do - This is used to form questions with action verbs, not helping verbs.

Based on the subject ('you') and the need for a helping verb, the correct option is C: are.

So, the complete sentence is: "Are you sure what you said is true?"

Answer: C Explanation:

The correct form of the helping verb for the given sentence is "are".

• The subject of the sentence is "cats", which is plural.
• To match the plural subject, we need to use the plural form of the helping verb "to be".
• Therefore, the correct helping verb is "are".

So, the complete sentence is: "The cats are fighting for food."

Answer: A Explanation:

The correct form of the helping verb in this sentence is "is." In English, the helping verb "to be" is used in the present continuous tense, which indicates an ongoing action. The forms of "to be" are "am," "is," and "are," and they must agree with the subject of the sentence.

Subject-Verb Agreement:

• For singular subjects, use "is" (e.g., The dog, He, She, It).
• For plural subjects, use "are" (e.g., The dogs, They, We).
• For the first person singular subject "I," use "am."

In this sentence, the subject is "The dog," which is singular. Therefore, the correct helping verb is "is," making the sentence: "The dog is barking at the stranger."

Answer: B. am Explanation: In this sentence, the correct form of the helping verb is "am" because: 1. Subject: The subject "I" is a singular pronoun, so the helping verb should agree with it in number. 2. Verb tense: The verb tense in this sentence is the present continuous, which requires the use of a form of the verb "to be" (am, is, or are) followed by the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb. Given these factors, the correct form of the helping verb is "am." The completed sentence is: - I am feeling very sleepy.

The correct option is A: is Explanation: In the given sentence, we need to choose the correct helping verb to fill in the blank. Helping verbs are used to show the tense, mood, or voice of the main verb in a sentence. In this case, the main verb is "mischievous" which is an adjective describing the boy. The options given are: A: is B: am C: are D: do Let's analyze the options: - A: "is" is a helping verb used with singular subjects to show the present tense. Since "the boy" is a singular subject, this option is suitable. - B: "am" is a helping verb used with the first person singular pronoun "I" to show the present tense. Since the subject in the sentence is "the boy," this option is not suitable. - C: "are" is a helping verb used with plural subjects to show the present tense. Since the subject in the sentence is singular, this option is not suitable. - D: "do" is a helping verb used to form questions, make negatives, or add emphasis in a sentence. It doesn't fit the context of the given sentence. Based on the analysis, the correct option is A: is. So, the completed sentence is: "The boy is very mischievous."

The correct form of the helping verb to fill in the blank is are. Explanation: - Helping verbs, also known as auxiliary verbs, are used together with a main verb to show the verb's tense or to form a question or negative. - In this sentence, "studying" is the main verb, and we need a helping verb to indicate the tense and agree with the subject "the children." - The subject "the children" is plural, so we need a plural helping verb. The options given are: A: "is" - This is a singular helping verb, used with singular subjects. It doesn't agree with the plural subject "the children." B: "am" - This is also a singular helping verb, used specifically with the first person singular subject "I." It doesn't agree with the plural subject "the children." C: "are" - This is a plural helping verb, used with plural subjects. It agrees with the plural subject "the children," so this is the correct choice. D: "do" - This is another helping verb, but it doesn't fit the context of the sentence, as it's not used to indicate a continuous action like studying. So, the correct sentence should be: "The children are studying for their exams."

Answer:

A: is

Explanation:

• Helping verbs are used to indicate the tense, mood, or voice of the main verb in a sentence.
• In this case, the sentence is talking about the present state of India as a secular country.
• The main verb in this sentence is "be" which shows a state of being, and its correct form in the third person singular (India) in the present tense is "is".
• Therefore, the correct helping verb to use in this sentence is "is".

Explanation:

• The correct helping verb for the given sentence is 'are'.
• The question is asking about the awareness of a poem written by William Shakespeare.
• The subject is 'you', which requires the helping verb 'are' to form a question in the present tense.
• Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Are you aware of this poem written by William Shakespeare?"

Answer: B. am Explanation: In this sentence, the correct form of the helping verb is "am." This is because the subject of the sentence is "I," and the helping verb should agree with the subject in terms of person and number. Here is a breakdown of the different helping verbs and when to use them: - "is": This helping verb is used with singular third person subjects (he, she, it). For example: - He is going to the store. - "am": This helping verb is used with the singular first person subject "I." For example: - I am going to the party. - "are": This helping verb is used with plural subjects and the singular second person subject "you." For example: - They are studying for the test. - You are making dinner. - "do": This helping verb is used to form questions or negative statements. For example: - Do you like ice cream? - I do not want coffee.

Answer:

A: is

Explanation:

• The sentence is in the present tense and is asking about possession.
• The subject "this" is singular, so we need a singular helping verb.
• The verb "is" is the correct choice since it is a singular helping verb used for questions about possession.

Answer:

C: are

Explanation:

• The question is asking about the subject's happiness in a specific place, so we need a helping verb that agrees with the subject "you."
• The helping verb "are" is the correct form because it is the plural form of the verb "to be" and agrees with the plural subject "you."
• So the correct sentence is: "Are you happy here?"

Correct Answer:

A: is

Explanation:

• The sentence is in the present tense, so we need a helping verb that agrees with the subject (Vinit) and the tense.
• In this case, the subject is singular (Vinit), so we need a singular helping verb.
• The correct helping verb for a singular subject in the present tense is "is".
• Therefore, the correct sentence is: Vinit is my friend since class 2.

Answer: C Explanation:

Helping verbs are used to support the main verb in a sentence, often indicating tense or necessity. In this case, the main verb is "be" which needs to be conjugated according to the subject pronoun "we."

The correct form of the verb "to be" for the subject pronoun "we" is "are".

• A: "is" is incorrect because it is used with third-person singular subjects (e.g., he, she, it).
• B: "am" is incorrect because it is used with the first-person singular subject "I".
• C: "are" is the correct form of the verb "to be" when the subject is "we".
• D: "do" is incorrect because it is not a form of the verb "to be".

So, the correct sentence is "We are best friends."

Answer: B Explanation: In this sentence, the correct form of the helping verb for the subject "I" is "am." Here's the breakdown: - Subject: "I" - Helping verb: "am" - Adjective: "very interested" - Prepositional phrase: "in the new project" The sentence should be written as follows:

I am very interested in the new project.

Answer: a. Explanation: In this sentence, the correct helping verb to use is "is." Let's understand why: - is: This is the correct option because "is" is a form of the verb "to be," which is used for singular subjects in the present tense. In this case, "Penny" is a singular subject, so "is" correctly completes the sentence: "Penny is my sister." - am: This option is incorrect because "am" is also a form of the verb "to be," but it is used with the first person singular pronoun "I." Since the subject in this sentence is "Penny" and not "I," using "am" would be incorrect. - are: This option is also incorrect as "are" is another form of the verb "to be," but it is used for plural subjects or the second person singular pronoun "you." Since "Penny" is a singular subject and not a plural subject or "you," using "are" would be incorrect. - do: This option is incorrect because "do" is a helping verb used to form questions, negative statements, or to add emphasis in the present tense. It does not fit the context of the sentence, so using "do" would be incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is option A: "Penny is my sister."