Basic Rules
What part of speech is a modal?
verb
What is a modal that expresses ability?
can or could
Of the two modals used to request permission (may/could), which is more formal?
may
True/False: The word very makes the adjective stronger.
True
Which of the following verbs is regular?
catch, come, turn
Turn
True/false: A modal comes after the base form of the main verb.
False! A modal comes before the base form of the main verb.
What is the negative modal of can?
can not, can't or cannot
True/False: "Could you pass me the paper?" and "Can you pass me the paper?" are equally formal
False!
He can't drive, he's __________ young!
He can't drive, he's too young!
Which one of the following verbs is irregular?
buy, care, love
Buy
True/False There are five types of modals.
True!
True/False: The modal Know how to expresses something a person learned to do.
True!
You want to borrow a calculator from your friend. What is the best way to ask?
May I borrow your calculator? OR
Could I borrow your calculator
Are dolphins _________ intelligent?
Are dolphins very intelligent?
What is the past simple form of break?
Broke
True/False: Modals are conjugated in the third person with -s
False! Modals are never conjugated
What is the past tense of can?
Could
Which is more informal? "Could she use this computer?" OR "Can I use your phone?"
Can I use your phone?
This book is ________ long. I'm never going to finish it.
This book is too long. I'm never going to finish it.
What is the past simple form of drive?
Drove
What is the official grammar term for modals (hint: they are not the MAIN verb)?
auxiliary or helping verb
Fill in the missing word.
Color-blind people _________ see all colors.
can't
You need to ask your teacher if you can turn in your homework tomorrow. What is the most polite way to ask your teacher?
May/could I please turn in my homework tomorrow?
This shop is _________ cheap. I can buy a lot of things here.
This shop is very cheap. I can buy a lot of things here.
What is the past tense of lose?
Lost