Unit 1 - Modal verbs of deduction
What modal verb shows a weak possibility in the present, like "She ___ be at home"?
might
What does the phrasal verb "give away" mean in the context of secrets?
to reveal
What’s the common verb used to describe traveling by car?
drive
Which type of "th" sound is in the word "think"? Voiced or unvoiced?
unvoiced
"Her story of surviving a plane crash, a shark attack, and a lightning strike all in the same week was unbelievable." Is this situation possible or not (for the author)?
Not possible
"He ___ have taken your keys. He was nowhere near them."
can't
What does "hold back" mean emotionally?
to restrain or suppress emotions
You stay in someone’s house while they stay in yours. It’s free, and it’s mutual. What’s the travel style?
home exchange
Which word has a voiced "th" sound: "thumb", "that", "thin", or "theory"?
that
"The charity’s website looked professional, but its vague mission and anonymous founders made it seem phony." Is this website possible/credible or not?
Not possible / not credible
(“Phony” denotes something fake or fraudulent.)
There's a fresh cake in the kitchen, and only Mom bakes. Complete: “Mom ___ have made it.”
must
Which phrasal verb means to underestimate or not value enough? "He tends to ___ his own abilities."
undervalue
You sleep under the stars, roast marshmallows, and probably smell like smoke. What do you call this kind of trip?
camping
Which has the unvoiced "th" sound: "mother", "thirsty", "this", "those"?
thirsty
"The idea that a teenager accidentally hacked into a military satellite while trying to download a video game seems far-fetched." For the author, is this situation possible or not?
Not possible
Which modal of deduction would best fit: "They ___ have left already – the lights are off and the car is gone"?
must
Which word means you did too much work? “I feel sick because I ___.”
overworked
I float with luxury, stopping at ports. You eat, sleep, and party all onboard. What am I?
cruise
In the sentence "They thought about the theme," how many "th" sounds are voiced?
Two ("they", "the")
A scientist claims it’s conceivable that a form of microscopic life might exist in the clouds of Venus. For the scientist, is this situation possible or not?
Possible
What two modal verbs express past deduction with high certainty and low certainty?
must have, might have
Which word means not enough payment? “She left because she was ___.”
underpaid
I’m a quick escape — maybe a hike, a museum, or a beach. Back before nightfall. What kind of travel am I?
day trip
What are the classifications of the th sound at the words "thanks", "this", "mother" and "thumb", respectively?
unvoiced, voiced, voiced and unvoiced.
What is a formal synonym for "possible" that begins with "f"?
feasible