MODAL VERBS
I ___ swim when I was five.
I COULD swim when I was five.
___ healthy food is important for a long life.
EATING healthy food is important for a long life.
The scientist made an important D______ about space.
The scientist made an important DISCOVERY about space.
I usually ______ at 7 a.m. on school days.
I usually GET UP / WAKE UP at 7 a.m. on school days.
What verb means to make something better?
IMPROVE
Yesterday, she ___ finish the exam because it was too difficult.
Yesterday, she COULDN'T finish the exam because it was too difficult.
Scientists are interested in ___ new energy sources.
Scientists are interested in DISCOVERING / FINDING new energy sources.
They are researching and trying to C______ U____ with a solution to the problem.
They are researching and trying to COME UP with a solution to the problem.
You should C______ ______ ON sugar if you want to be healthier.
You should CUT DOWN ON sugar if you want to be healthier.
Which word means to control something like temperature or rules?
REGULATE
We ___ wear a uniform at my school. It’s optional.
We DON'T HAVE TO wear a uniform at my school. It’s optional.
I use this app ___ my daily exercise.
I use this app TO DO my daily exercise.
Engineers are going to D______ a new device for hospitals.
Engineers are going to DESIGN a new device for hospitals.
Don’t forget to S______ O____ the lights before leaving.
Don’t forget to SWITCH OFF the lights before leaving.
What verb means to produce energy or power?
GENERATE
He ___ go to the doctor yesterday because he was very ill.
He HAD TO go to the doctor yesterday because he was very ill.
She decided ___ a new device to help doctors.
She decided TO CREATE / TO DESIGN a new device to help doctors.
Marie Curie helped D______ something new in science.
Marie Curie helped DISCOVER something new in science.
At the weekend, I like to S______ ____ and not wake up early.
At the weekend, I like to SLEEP IN and not wake up early.
Which adjective means not close; far away?
REMOTE
They tried many times, but they ___ solve the problem.
They tried many times, but they WEREN'T ABLE TO solve the problem.
I prefer ______ at home rather than going to the gym.
I prefer TO EXERCISE at home rather than going to the gym.
Before selling it, the company must D______ the product carefully.
Before selling it, the company must DEVELOP the product carefully.
It’s hard, but you need to S______ ____ your healthy routine.
It’s hard, but you need to STICK TO your healthy routine.
What verb means to have an effect on something?
AFFECT