Simple Modals
True or false: should and ought to are synonyms.
True
True or false: may and might are the same when talking about permission.
False.
Which two modals are the most versatile?
Can/could
Give the structure of speculative modals.
Modal + have + past participle
What was the synonym I gave for the word "experienced"?
"Seasoned"
Give any THREE (3) examples of modal verbs.
Should, ought to, may, etc.
Correct the answer in the following sentence: He shouldn't say that yesterday.
He shouldn't have said that yesterday.
Give THREE (3) recommendations for a job interview according to the video we saw.
Answers will vary: Bring your résumé, don't wear too much perfume, and don't give a bone-crushing handshake.
Give three (3) examples of can/could for different purposes (request, ability, permission, possibility)
Answers will vary. Request: Can you pass me the salt? Permission: Can I go to the party? Possibility: He could be very angry.
Give THREE (3) examples of speculative modals about the following situation: You see a friend crying in the street.
Answers will vary: He must have heard bad news. He could have gone to the party. You shouldn't have said that.
Give an example sentence for EACH of the following words: "set my sights on", "take part in", and "to weather the storm"
Answers will vary.