auxiliary
Произношение: [ɔːɡˈzɪl.jər.i]
Слово
Контекст: «grammar»
(adjective) something that helps another verb express tense or mood. Auxiliary verbs work with main verbs to show when the action happens, like 'is', 'are', or 'will'.
Пример
She is playing the piano beautifully.
Пример
He doesn't want to play the piano.
Пример
Will they be joining us for dinner?
Контекст: «grammar»
(noun) a verb that helps another verb. Auxiliary verbs give more information about the main verb, like showing if something is happening now or happened earlier.
Пример
In the sentence 'They are running', 'are' is the auxiliary verb.
Пример
She didn’t use an auxiliary verb in her sentence.
Пример
Can you name an auxiliary verb that shows the future?
Контекст: «support»
(noun) a helper or support person or thing. An auxiliary can help out in a situation, like a teacher's assistant in a classroom.
Пример
The auxiliary helped the teacher with the class activities.
Пример
There was no auxiliary to assist the group during the project.
Пример
Who is the auxiliary in the science class?
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