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Do this Imperative
Can you? Should you? Would you?
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A-DJ/DV
100

Means achieving what you want or reaching your goals. It describes someone or something that does well.

A student who gets good grades.

Successful

100

Change this into an imperative: It is important to drink plenty of water.


Drink plenty of water.

100

Mom: You ______ (modal verb) finish your homework before going out.

must

100

Question: __________


Answer: Yes, I visited Paris last summer.


Did you visit Paris last Summer?

100

careful


1.The ____ driver avoided the accident.
2. She spoke ____ during the presentation.

1. careful

2. carefully

200

Refers to a style or manner that is official, serious, and follows established rules.


Eg. Clothing at a wedding

formal
200

Change this into an imperative:

You must finish your project before Friday.

Finish your project before Friday.

200

She ______ (modal verb) be at the party; I saw her car outside.

might/could 

200

Question: __________

Answer: No, they haven’t seen the new movie yet.

Have they seen the new movie yet?

200

beautiful

1. The ____ garden attracted many visitors.

2. She sings _____ at the concert.  

1. beautiful

2. beautifully 


300

Refers to customs, practices, or beliefs that have been passed down through generations.


eg. music, food, or clothing reflects the history and values of a group of people.  

Traditional

300

Change this into an imperative:

You need to listen carefully to the instructions.

Listen carefully to the instructions

300

He ______ (modal verb) join us later if he finishes work early.

could

300

Question: __________


Answer: I went to the beach last weekend.

Where did you go last weekend?

300

generous
1. The ____ donation made a significant impact on the community.
2. He always gives ____ to those in need.

1. generous

2. generously

400

100% like something

exactly

400

Change this into an imperative:

Make sure to check your work before submitting it.

Check your work before submitting it.

400

Match the modal verbs with their meanings.


1.Can

2.Must

3.Should

4.May

5. Might

a. Strong recommendation

b. Permission

c. Possibility

d. Ability

e. Obligation

1.d

2.e

3.a

4.b

5.c

400

Question: __________

Answer: No, they didn’t join us for the hike because it started raining heavily.
 

Did they join you for the hike?

400

intelligence
1. She answered the questions ____ during the interview.
2. The dog is so ____, it can listen to commands. 

1. intelligently 

2. intelligent

500

something that is very old, typically relating to a time long ago in history. 


eg. ___ Egypt, ___ Greece

ancient 

500

Create an imperative with this scenario:


You friend is being loud at the library.

Be/Keep quiet

500

Fill in the blanks with appropriate modal verbs.

A: ______ you help me with my math homework?
B: I ______ be able to, but I’m not sure if I have time.
A: You ______ at least try; I really need your help!
B: Okay, I ______  come over after dinner.

1. can 2. might 3. must 4. could

500

Question: __________

Answer: She is going to volunteer at the animal shelter this weekend.
 

Is she going to volunteer at the animal shelter this weekend?

500

enthusiasm
1. She spoke ____ about her plans for the future.


2.The team's ____ was evident throughout the project.

1. enthusiastically

2. enthusiastic 

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