Verb Tenses
Rules & Interests (Unit 2)
Focus: Modal verbs for rules (can, must, have to) and -ing forms
Synonyms
Replace the italic word with an adjective
Future &Plans
will, going to, present continuous
Speak out!
100

Choose the correct form: "I (normally eat) lunch at 1 p.m., but today I (eat) early."


  • Answer: normally eat; am eating
100

Which modal verb expresses that something is "not allowed" or prohibited?



  • Answer: can't
100

That teacher is really nice I learned so much in her class.

That teacher is really understanding

patient

intelligent

engaging


100

Use going to to express a future plan: "One day, I ..."

One day, I am going to graduate.

One day, I am going to visit Paris.

One day, I am going to get my driver's license. 

100

Lifestyle: Describe your daily routine (30 secs)

First, in the morning, I wake up at ...

I go downstairs and eat breakfast, then I get the bus.  I stay at school from 7:30 until 2:30, then I take the bus back home.

After school, I take a walk outside and then do any homework I need to do.  I eat dinner around 6:00, watch TV with my family, then go to bed at 9:00. 

200

What is the past tense form of the irregular verbs: be, grow up, go, and win?


  • Answer: was/were, grew up, went, won.
200

200

Use an -ing form as the subject of a sentence using the verb learn.




  • Answer: "Learning to win and lose is important..."
200

That old building has brick walls and a stone foundation. 

That ancient building, that historic building, 

tired, decrepit

200

Which future form is used for a decision made at the moment of speaking?



  • Answer: will

I will call you tonight. 


200

Rules: Pick a sport and explain two rules using must, can, or have to

In soccer, you have to pass the ball to other players and to score a goal you must kick the ball into the goal net.  You can't push or hit other players because then you will get a red flag. 

300

Correct the mistake: "She is late for work every day last week." 

She was late for work every day last week.

It is simple past because it is a completed action in the past. 

300

Choose the correct option: "In soccer, the referee (can / has to) send a player off the field."

can

300

The school is so big that I get lost all the time in the halls. 

The school is so massive

The school is so enormous

The school is so large

The school is so gigantic

300

Complete the sentence using the verb "to meet" to make an arrangement.

I ______________ my friend at ___________,

I'm meeting my friend at 2:00. 

300

 Transportation: Compare two different ways to get to school using comparatives (e.g., "The bus is slower than...")

Walking to school is slower than driving to school.

However, driving to school is faster than taking the bus because the bus stops at a lot of stops to pick up students. 

400

Put the adverb of frequency in the correct place: "I play video games."

Use the adverb rarely


  • Answer: I rarely play video games
400

Explain the difference between "must" and "don't have to.

Answer: "Must" means it is necessary/obligatory; "don't have to" means it is not necessary

400

The movie was boring so I fell asleep. 

The movie was dull

The movie was not exciting

The movie was slow

The movie was uninteresting

400

Complete the sentence with an infinitive of purpose: "I'm working in a supermarket (_________earn) some money."

I'm working in a supermarket to earn some money."

400

Medical: Mime a medical problem (e.g., headache) and have your partner give advice using "You should..."

It looks lick you have a headache.  You should take some Tylenol and drink a full glass of water. 

500

Form a negative sentence in the simple past for the verb "live."



I  didn't live in New York.


They didn't live in New York. 

500

Complete the sentence with an -ing form: "Peter is very competitive—he hates (lose)."


  • Answer: losing.
500

The bowls at Chipotle are really good.

The bowls at Chipotle are delicious.

tasty

mouth watering

appetizing

yummy

500

Correct the mistake: "I want to be good at to play the piano."



  • Answer: "I want to be good at playing the piano" (using -ing after a preposition)
500

Invitations: Formally invite a partner to a graduation party. The partner must decline politely

Hi Ms. King, I'm having a graduation party this Saturday at 1:00. Would you like to come?

I'd love to but I'm sorry I am going away this weekend. 

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