Modal Verbs
Expressing Purpose
Past Perfect
Vocabulary
Vancouver
100
Complete the sentence with can, could, or be able to:
I ___ speak English and Spanish.
I am able to speak English and Spanish.
I can speak English and Spanish.
100
Complete the sentence with the correct expressing purpose.
We went to the supermarket ___ some food. (buy)
We went to the supermarket to buy some food.
((to + verb) Purpose of an action)
100
When I arrived at the station, the train ___ already ___. (leave)
When I arrived at the station, the train had already left. (leave)
100
What is the name of this?
sleeping bag
100
What is Vancouver’s nickname because many movies and TV shows are filmed there?
a) North Hollywood
b) Movie City
c) Canada’s Hollywood
a) North Hollywood
200
Choose the correct answer:
When I was younger, I can / could swim very well.
When I was younger, I could swim very well.
200
Complete the sentence with the correct expressing purpose.
She studied hard ___ the exam. (pass)
She studied hard in order to the exam. (pass)
((in order to + verb) More formal purpose of an action)
200
Choose the correct answer:
She was tired because she ___ well the night before. (not / sleep)
She was tired because she had not slept well the night before.
200
What is the name of this?
Torch
200
Which famous food is believed to have been invented in Vancouver?
a) Hawaiian Pizza
b) The California roll
c) Beaver Tails
b) The California roll
300
Complete the sentence with the correct form of be able to:
After studying for several months, she ___ pass the exam.
After studying for several months, she was able to pass the exam.
300
Complete the sentence with the correct expressing purpose.
Take an umbrella ___ you don’t get wet.
Take an umbrella so you don’t get wet.
((so (that) + subject + modal verb) Purpose with a different subject)
300
By the time we got to the restaurant, our friends ___ dinner. (order)
By the time we got to the restaurant, our friends had ordered dinner.
300
Complete the sentences with the correct verb:
[design / develop / edit / gain / prepare / take]
After working at the company for two years, Daniel has __________ a lot of useful experience.
Before starting university, I’m going to __________ a short English course.
After working at the company for two years, Daniel has gained a lot of useful experience.
Before starting university, I’m going to take a short English course.
300
What is special about Kitsilano Pool?
a) It is the oldest swimming pool in Canada.
b) It is located inside Stanley Park.
c) It is Canada’s longest swimming pool.
c) It is Canada’s longest swimming pool.
400
Rewrite the sentence using could:
I was able to ride a bike when I was five.
I could ride a bike when I was five.
400
Complete the sentence with the correct expressing purpose.
I’m taking a portable charger ___ my phone. (I / can / recharge)
I’m taking a portable charger so that I can recharge my phone.
((so (that) + subject + modal verb) Purpose with a different subject)
400
Rewrite the sentence using the past perfect:
First, Tom finished his homework. Then, he watched TV.
-> Tom watched TV after he ___ his homework.
Tom watched TV after he had finished his homework.
400
Complete the sentences with the correct verb:
[design / develop / edit / gain / prepare / take]
I have an important presentation tomorrow, so I need to __________ my notes tonight.
Sofia is __________ a website for her photography business.
I have an important presentation tomorrow, so I need to prepare my notes tonight.
Sofia is designing a website for her photography business.
400
In which year did Vancouver host the Winter Olympic Games?
a) 2006
b) 2010
c) 2014
b) 2010
500
Complete the sentence with be able to:
If we buy tickets today, we ___ visit the museum tomorrow.
If we buy tickets today, we will be able to visit the museum tomorrow.
500
Complete the sentence with the correct expressing purpose.
We need a small backpack ___ carrying our water and snacks.
We need a small backpack for carrying our water and snacks.
((for + verb+ing) Function or purpose of a thingPurpose with a different subject)
500
When the teacher asked about the project, the students ___ already ___ it. (complete)
When the teacher asked about the project, the students had already completed it.
500
Complete the sentences with the correct verb:
[design / develop / edit / gain / prepare / take]
The students are __________ a new app for learning English.
You should __________ your essay carefully before you send it to your teacher.
The students are developing a new app for learning English.
You should edit your essay carefully before you send it to your teacher.
500
What is the name of Vancouver’s famous historic neighborhood, known for its steam clock?
a) Gastown
b) Kitsilano
c) Yaletown
a) Gastown