1) What is the main verb? The performers may begin this concert early. a) may b) begin 2) What is the auxiliary verb? Jacques has played golf several times. a) has b) played 3) What is the verb phrase? The majestic mountain will challenge any climber. a) challenge b) will challenge 4) Three poodles have escaped from the Allingham estate. / The main verb is: a) have b) escaped 5) An army captain could capture the attention of every private in the room. / The auxiliary verb is: a) could b) capture 6) Belinda might have seen the tornado from the basement window. / How many auxiliary verbs? a) one (have) b) two (might have) 7) Mandy and Monica are visiting their aunt in Pittsburgh. / The verb phrase is: a) visiting b) are visiting 8) Walden Pond has become a popular destination for fans of Henry David Thoreau. / The auxiliary verb is: a) has b) become 9) New rock bands will be featured on that radio station every Sunday evening. / The verb phrase is: a) will be featured b) be featured 10) This antique car did function well in its day. / The main verb: a) did b) function 11) The duchess may wear her diamond tiara to the embassy. a) WEAR is an auxiliary verb b) WEAR is the main verb 12) A new movie has sparked interest in Latin dancing. a) HAS is an auxiliary verb b) HAS is the main verb 13) Dorothy Parker was considered a great wit. a) "considered" is the verb phrase. b) "was considered" is the verb phrase. 14) The history museum __________ a collection of Civil War clothing. / Choose the verb phrase. a) acquire b) might acquire 15) The alarm __________ sound at precisely six o’clock. / Choose the auxiliary verb. a) will b) sound 16) Hernando must __________ the band leader between songs. / Choose the main verb. a) must b) assist 17) Our plan could have succeeded at any other time of the year. / How many auxiliary verbs? a) Two (could, have) b) One (could) 18) The Fadorsens shall hire a nanny for Angelina. / The verb phrase: a) shall b) shall hire 19) Dr. Carmichael is conducting a survey on sleep habits. / The main verb is: a) conducting b) is 20) Though an amateur composer, Henri will create a memorable melody for the occasion. / The auxiliary verb is: a) will b) will create

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