Modal Verbs
Identify the modal verb(s) in this example:
"You needn't turn up the central heating in the winter. You could put on a sweater instead!"
needn't, could
If I ____ (be) an author, I would write and illustrate a graphic novel.
were/was
I am ___ _____ be a circus clown when I'm older! I _____ juggle elephants and perform on stage!
going to, will
Convert the direct speech to reported speech:
Kami: "Wow, I cannot wait for summer vacation!"
Kami said that (wow!) she could not wait for summer vacation.
What animal brings eggs filled with candy to children on Easter Day in the USA?
Easter Bunny / Easter Rabbit
Identify the modal verb(s) in this sample:
"My sister leaves the sink running when she brushes her teeth. I told her that she ought not to do that because it's bad for the environment."
out not to
If he ____ (throw) the baseball through the glass window, the window _____ break.
I'm _______ (visit) my grandparents on Sunday morning.
visiting / going to visit
Convert from direct speech to reported speech:
Spongebob: "I live in a pineapple under the sea!"
Spongebob said (that) he lived in a pineapple under the sea.
Easter Sunday 2021 is on which date?
Sunday, April 4th, 2021
Identify the modal verb(s) in this sample:
"Joey, should I turn down the music?"
"Yes, you ought to! I don't want to bother the neighbors!"
ought to
If you _____ (drink) bad milk, you _____ probably get sick.
drank, would
Mom's _______ (make) meatloaf for dinner tonight .... Should we order a pizza instead?
making
Convert from direct speech to reported speech:
Dad: "Your shoes aren't big enough. I will buy you new ones."
My dad said that my shoes weren't big enough and that he would buy me new ones.
Why do you think the Easter Bunny brings eggs?
Any answer you give is correct, as long as the grammar is correct. Congratulations, you have 300 points!
Identify the modal verb(s) in this sample:
"Mom told me that I need to wash the dishes after school today."
need to
If you ______ (be) a lawyer, you _____ carry a briefcase.
were, would
"I'____ see you at 7PM?"
"Yes! I'____ wait for you by the crosswalk outside the bakery."
'll, 'll
Convert from direct speech to reported speech:
Grandma: "Dude, what are you doing?"Grandma asked the dude what he was doing.
In which season is Easter?
Spring
Identify the modal verb(s) in this sample:
"What would you do if there were a zombie apocalypse?"
"I would probably hide under my bed. There needn't be any violence!"
needn't
If she _____ (be) taller, she ______ be a basketball player.
was/were, would/could
"_____ ________ _________ to watch the season finale of Stranger Things tonight? "
"No, we _____ ______ ______ watch it tonight. We will watch it tomorrow instead."
Are you going
aren't going to
Convert from direct speech to reported speech:
Regis Philbin: "Who wants to be a millionaire?!"
Regis Philbin asked who wanted to be a millionaire.
What is Kami's favorite brand of chocolate egg?
Cadbury