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how or why adverbs
scarcely, luckily, cleverly, joyfully, wholly
1. The elephant was scared by the mouse that entered his home.
2. Roasted marshmallows are the best.
1. Narrative
2. Opinion
1. Mum is possibly volunteering
at the bake sale tomorrow.
2. I am definitely bringing my umbrella to school today.
1. possible/likely
2. certain/definite
In Part A, which sentences are low modality words?
1 & 2, rest are high modality
3. You _______________ smoke so much. It’s bad for your health.
4. Hey I’m lost. _______________ you help me?
3b) shouldn't
4a) Can
when or how often adverbs
today, tomorrow, never
5. The pool is way too cold.
6. I always know when there is a football game by the loud cheers from the stadium.
5. opinion
6. narrative
5. We must finish our school
project by tomorrow.
6. Plants need to be watered
every day during the summer
months.
5. certain/definite
6. certain/definite
What are the high modality words from the list?
definitely, must, never, will and always
5. You have such a beautiful voice. You _______________ sing for us!
6. I know he speaks five languages, but _______________ he speak
Arabic?
5a) should
6b) can
where adverbs
there, up, outside
3. When we sat next to the campfire, we did not expect it to be so hot!
4. Hot chocolate is perfect for winter!
3. narrative
4. opinion
3. Taking this medicine will
make you feel better.
4. Zoe may be able to help at
the school carnival.
3. certain/definite
4. possible/likely
in Part B, for Q1, what word replaces might to make it a high modality sentence?
will
1. She looks pretty sick. I think she _______________ go to a doctor.
2. You’ve been driving all day. You _______________ be exhausted!
1a) should
2b) must
how much adverbs
wholly
7. I can catch the train by
myself.
8. I might be able to come to
your birthday party.
9. Emily is quite good at playing guitar.
7. certain/definite
8. possible/likely
9. possible/likely
in Part B, for Q2, what word replaces sometimes to make it a high modality sentence?
always
9. I’m on my way. I _______________ be there in about 10 minutes.
10. I _______________ afford that.
9a) should
10a) can't
in Part B, for Q3, what word replaces could to make it a high modality sentence?
will or must
7. That looks very expensive. It _______________ have cost a fortune!
8. I _______________ believe that you failed your test!
7b) must
8a) can't