basic rules
What part of speech is a modal?
verb
Which is stronger? "Must" or "have to"?
Must
Which modal used to ask permission is the most formal? May, Could, or Can?
May
ACHIEVEMENT TEST QUESTION
30) We ___ win the match tomorrow, but we can't be certain. Cristiano's team is good too!
A) COULD / CAN'T / MIGHT
B) MIGHT / MUST / MAY
C) MAY / MIGHT / COULD
C) MAY / MIGHT / COULD
Which modal is used to express physical ability?
can
True/False: All modals are only one word
False! Phrasal modals (like be supposed to)
Which modal is more commonly used to express rules and legal information?
must
True/False: "Could you pass me the paper?" and "Would you pass me the paper?" are both correct
True!
True/False: "Ought to" basically means the same thing as "should"
true
What is a phrasal modal for ability? Hint: a modal that uses more than one word but means the same thing as "can"
be able to
True/False: Each modals has only one meaning or use.
False! Modals have multiple definitions or uses ...this is what makes them hard!
Which is more informal: "have got to" or "have to"?
have got to
Which is the most informal, casual request modal?
Can
What is another word that means "advisability?" In other words, what are we giving people when we use the modals "ought to" and "should"?
advice
ACHIEVEMENT TEST QUESTION
Billy: _____ you open the door for me? My hands are busy with the baby.
Mandy: Of course.! You ____ move, though.
A) will, should B) should, will C) will, will
A) will, should
True/False: Modals are conjugated
False! Modals are never conjugated
ACHIEVEMENT TEST QUESTION
The children ___ have finished their homework by the time we get home, but I'm not sure.
A) aren't able to B) have to C) could
C) could
ACHIEVEMENT TEST QUESTION
Maria, why didn't you ask for help? I ___ have helped you before the test!
A) can B) ought to C) could
could
When making suggestions, which is stronger: could or should?
should
How many ways can you write the negative form of "can"?
three (cannot, can't, can not)
What is the official grammar term for modals (hint: they are not the MAIN verb)?
auxiliary or helping verb
Which is more common in questions: "have got to" or "have to"?
have to
ACHIEVEMENT TEST QUESTION
25) It ___ be time to get up already. I feel I've only been asleep for a few minutes.
A) could / may B) might / must C) mustn't / can't
C) mustn't / can't
ACHIEVEMENT TEST QUESTION:
Colin: ____ I get some of those fliers for my students?
Mary: Sure, How many ____ you like?
A) must, would B) would, would C) may, would
C) may, would
For negative ability, what is another way to express "not able to"?
unable to