Modals
“It might rain later today.” the modal might expresses
a) Permission
b) Possibility
c) Ability
b) Possibility
When I was younger, I ______ ride a bicycle without training wheels.
A cheetah is __________ than a lion. (fast)
Faster
What is the past tense of this verb:
fight
fought
“May I leave the classroom?” the modal may expresses:
a) Permission
b) Ability
c) Probability
a) Permission
It’s very cloudy today. It ______ rain later this afternoon.
might
Mount Everest is the __________ mountain in the world. (high)
highest
What is the past tense of this verb:
Ride
Rode
“My cousin can speak Japanese.” the modal can expresses:
a) Possibility
b) Ability
c) Polite request
______ I borrow your pencil for a minute?
may/could
My backpack is __________ than yours. (heavy)
heavier
What is the past tense of this verb:
Know
Knew
“Could I ask you a question?” the modal could expresses:
a) Permission
b) Ability
c)Polite request
c) Polite request
Sarah is very talented. She ______ speak three languages fluently.
can
My new phone is __________ than my old one. (modern)
more modern
What is the past tense of this verb:
Lose
Lost
“You can use calculators during the test.” the modal can expresses:
a) Permission
b) Possibility
c) Past ability
a) Permission
______ I borrow your pencil for a minute?
(To someone you don't know)
May, Could
Today is the __________ day of the week for me. (busy)
What is the past tense of this verb:
Sell
Sold