auxiliary
Pronunciation: [ɔːɡˈzɪl.jər.i]
Word
Context: "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'.
Example
She is playing the piano beautifully.
Example
He doesn't want to play the piano.
Example
Will they be joining us for dinner?
Context: "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.
Example
In the sentence 'They are running', 'are' is the auxiliary verb.
Example
She didn’t use an auxiliary verb in her sentence.
Example
Can you name an auxiliary verb that shows the future?
Context: "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.
Example
The auxiliary helped the teacher with the class activities.
Example
There was no auxiliary to assist the group during the project.
Example
Who is the auxiliary in the science class?
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