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Modals of Possibility
Hey, What's the Main Idea?
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not expensive
affordable
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a different way or choice
alternative
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small in amount or number
limited
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Complete the sentence with a correct modal verb.
A: What is that?
B: It's an amazing animal. It ________ be a large ant.
might, must, could
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Passing fears are common in early childhood. Many 2- to 4-year-olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs. By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark. Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
A. Passing fears are common in early childhood.
B. Many 2- to 4-year olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs.
C. By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark.
D. Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures.
A. Passing fears are common in early childhood.
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a way of doing things
system
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advantage
benefit
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continuing or an extended time
long-term
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Complete the sentence with a correct modal verb.
A: Right! It _________ be from Europe.
B: Yeah, I wonder how it got here.
must, might, could
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Congratulations! You have been offered a job. The time has come to negotiate your salary. The question to ask yourself is: "How much am I worth?" Your answer will likely affect the outcome of your salary negotiation. The point is, in order to negotiate the best possible salary, you must convince both yourself and the employer of the value that you will bring to the job.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
A)You have been offered a job.
B)The time has come to negotiate your salary.
C)The question to ask yourself is: "How much am I worth?"
D)The point is, in order to negotiate the best possible salary, you must convince both yourself and the employer of the value that you will bring to the job.
B)The time has come to negotiate your salary.
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a way of solving a problem
solution
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a very dangerous or difficult situation
crisis
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someone who disagrees with an idea
opponent
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Complete the sentence with a correct modal verb.
A: Actually, I just looked it up and I think it _______ be from South America.
B: Oh my gosh! That's so cool!
might, could
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Don't wait for your company to send you to school. Determine your needs and ask about the company's training program. If they don't have one, sign up for classes at a local college. When it comes to your profession, you should be a lifelong learner. Put a high priority on learning new skills and on personal growth and professional development. Learn new software technology and improve interpersonal and writing skills.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
A)Don't wait for your company to send you to school.
B)Determine your needs and ask about the company's training program.
C)When it comes to your profession, you should be a lifelong learner.
D)Learn new software technology and improve interpersonal and writing skills.
C)When it comes to your profession, you should be a lifelong learner.
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the possibility of something bad happening
risk
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terrible accidents which cause a lot of damage
disaster
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to make something like air or water dirty or harmful
pollute
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Complete the sentence with a correct modal verb.
A: What are you thinking about?
B: Well, I was thinking that I _________ do my science project on this insect.
could, should, might
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Tsunamis, large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes, can be deadly and destructive. For example, in December 2004, an underwater earthquake triggered a massive tsunami throughout the Indian Ocean. The tsunami killed more than 200,000 people and caused billions of dollars of damage to the coasts of numerous Southeast Asian countries.
The main idea sentence is:
A)tsunamis
B)Tsunamis, large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes, can be deadly and destructive.
C)The tsunami killed more than 200,000 people and caused billions of dollars of damage to the coasts of numerous Southeast Asian countries.
B)Tsunamis, large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes, can be deadly and destructive.
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something that you can have and use
resource
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relating to the air, water and land
environmental
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to give something
provide
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Complete the sentence with a correct modal verb.
A: It _________ not be an ant, but instead it _________ be a large beetle.
B: It sure is an interesting animal.
might, must/could, might
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In Africa, music is usually performed outdoors. There is spontaneous music making as well as performances by social and music groups at ceremonies and feasts. There is no musical notation (written music). African music tradition, like folklore and history, is transmitted orally. Music is a social activity in which almost everyone participates. Clearly, African music has several interesting characteristics.
The main idea sentence is:
A)In Africa, music is usually performed outdoors.
B)There is no musical notation (written music).
C)Clearly, African music has several interesting characteristics.
C)Clearly, African music has several interesting characteristics.