Hi There,<br/><br/>I am having trouble understanding Main verbs and Auxiliary verbs could someone please assist me.<br/><br/>If there is a<b> modal verb</b> before the main verb would I class this as a main verb?<br/><br/>I understand that the primary Auxiliary verbs are <b>be, have, do</b><br/><br/>I have answered the questions as I understand it, however I understand if it is negative or a question it is Auxiliary but I am still not sure.<br/><br/>I would be most grateful if someone could check my answers and explain to me where I have gone wrong and why. Thank you for your time.<br/><br/>Please read the following sentences and decide which sentences include an <b>Auxiliary verb, </b>and which only have one<b> main verb.</b><br/><br/>1. Chris is in Tokyo at the moment. AUXILIARY<br/><br/>2. Richard might win the tournament. MAIN<br/><br/>3. I should speak to Amy. MAIN<br/><br/>4. I have a million ideas in my head at the moment. AUXILIARY<br/><br/>5. Could you shut the door please. MAIN<br/><br/>6. When does Maki come to England? AUXILIARY<br/><br/>7. I'm the boss here. MAIN<br/><br/>8. I want some chocolate. MAIN<br/><br/>9. Do you have the time please? AUXILIARY<br/><br/>10. Are you working now? AUXILIARY<br/><br/>11. I like fish. MAIN<br/><br/>12. Can you swim 50 meters under water? AUXILIARY