Abstract
Auxiliary verbs in English and French languages are very germane in constructing sentences in both languages. Therefore, this study examines the way auxiliary verbs are used in English and French Languages; and some features where learners of either language may encounter some difficulties in the course of learning. Our attention is drawn to auxiliary verbs because verb is what that makes any sentence functions the way it is. Verb is one of the most important parts of speech in French grammar and also in English .It is through verb that one knows when an action takes place. When a verb helps another verb to form one of its tenses in a sentence, such verb can be said to be auxiliary. This paper also focuses on auxiliary verbs and how verbs are used in the past and present indications. Auxiliary verbs cannot stand or function alone without relying on the main verb in both English and French languages. Finally, we shall concurrently consider in this paper how semi-auxiliary verbs function as modal auxiliary in French.
Highlights
Discussing verbs without referring to conjugation in grammar is like building a house without adequate foundation
The purpose of this article is to highlight the distinctive features of French verbs over English verbs with emphasis on the application of the auxiliary verbs in forming compound tenses
It has taken time to demonstrate how past and compound tenses are formed in French language
Summary
Discussing verbs without referring to conjugation in grammar is like building a house without adequate foundation. Building a house needs solid and good foundation so that the house can be durable and fit for habitation. The French verb to be precise undergoes a form of restructuring from its infinitive form to whatever form to form the particular tense needed. According to Ade Ojo {2002:326}, verb is the central word or the power unit in a clause or sentence. Verb is the main ingredient that makes a clause or a sentence functions the way it is. Auxiliary verbs are those verbs which are used to conjugate other verbs .Ade Ojo
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