Modal Verbs
Might Could May-what percent? How are they different?
might-50% or less
could-50%
may-90%
Might=mostly not happening
Could=if I want then I will
May=likely to happen
What is "Present Perfect"
S+ Present Verb (have/has)+PP+ information
example: Ms. Yu has eaten dumplings for breakfast.
What is the difference between dependent and independent clauses?
Dependent needs more details- it is not a full sentence.
Independent does not need more details-it is a full sentence.
Change a verb+adverb to an adjective+noun:
Ex: Car prices fell sharply through 2008.
There was a sharp fall in car prices in 2008.
What is 2nd conditional?
Talks about a fake situation you want to happen in the future.
Couldn't-what percent and why
0%-because "not" then it is not possible
use: this month+girl+library+5
This month a girl has read 5 books from the library.
Tell if the clause is dependent or independent:
The dog barks loudly
independent
The students participated actively in the discussion.
The students had active participation in the discussion.
When to use 2nd conditional?
Talk about or describe a wish or want of a fake situation.
Must-what percent and why?
99%
Must means "needs to". not 100% because there is still a chance to not, but if I do not then there is a problem
use: twice in his life+he+2
Twice in his life he has fallen in love.
Tell is the clause is dependent or independent.
, since she was late.
dependent
There was a significant improvement in performance.
The performance improved significantly.
If you were the president of your country, what would you do on the first day of your presidency?
Answer correctly using: If I were the preside of my country, I would do _____ on the first day.
Mr. Rick is pushing his car. Why? What happened?
50%
Mr. Rick might have lost gas.
Mr. Rick's car could have broken a tire.
use: this year+boy+3+sick
The boy has been sick 3 times this year.
, because it was raining.
dependent
Enrollment increased rapidly.
There was a rapid increase in enrollment.
What would you do if you won a million yuan?
The man ran quickly across the street. Why? What happened? 90%
He may be late for work.
use: this week+boy+6+dog
The boy has played with the dog 6 times this week.
Tell is the clause is dependent or independent.
, after I went to Mars last year.
dependent.
The kid gave a sever punch to the principal.
The principal was punched severely by the kid.
What would you do if you could speak English fluently?
If I could speak English fluently I would _____.