Order these statements from most formal and polite to least formal and polite.
a. Can I borrow your pen?
b. Could I borrow your pen?
c. May I borrow your pen?
c, b, a
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Which statements that mean the same thing as “All applicants must take an entrance exam.”
a. It is necessary for every applicant to take an entrance exam.
b. Students may take the entrance exam.
c. All applicants have to take an entrance exam.
d. There is no other choice.
e. Students should take the entrance exam.
f. The exam is required.
a, c, d, f
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Match the statement (#) to the meaning (letter)
1. Drivers should/ought to obey the speed limit.
2. You should/ought to study harder.
A. This is an important responsibility
B. This is a good idea. This is my advice.
1. A
2. B
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"Be supposed to" expresses expectations, meaning someone thinks/thought something will happen. Match the statements (3) to the meaning (letters)
1. Jack was supposed to call me last night. I wonder why he didn't.
2. I am supposed to go to the meeting. My boss told me that he wants me to attend.
3. The game is supposed to begin at 10:00.
4. The committee is supposed to vote by secret ballot.
A. Expectations about scheduled events.
B. Expectations about correct procedures
C. Someone else expects certain behavior.
D. Unfulfilled expectations in the past.
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. B
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Write if I + Past Tense -or- ing form of the verb
1. A: It's cold in here. Would you mind (close) _________ the window
B: Not at all. I'd be glad to.
2. A: It's cold in here. Would you mind (close) _______ the window?
B: Not at all. Go right ahead. I think it's cold in here, too.
1. closing
2. if I closed
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Both of these statements mean "Do you want to do this please?" Which statement also means "and is it possible for you to do this?"
a. Would you pass the salt please?
b. Could you pass the salt please?
b
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Place “have to talk” and “must talk” in the correct sentences
a. Where’s Sue? I ______________ to her right away. I have an urgent message for her.
b. I’m looking for Sue. I ______________ to her about our lunch date tomorrow. I can’t meet here for lunch because i have to go to a business meeting at 1:00.
a. Must talk
b. Have to talk
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Which is strongest?
1. You ought to study harder.
2. You had better study harder.
3. You should study harder.
2
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Choose the correct letter.
1. Plants _______ have water in order to live.
a. must b. don't have to c. must not
a
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Correct this sentence:
May you pass the salt?
Will, Could, Would, or Can. You can only use "may" with I or we in polite requests.
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Can each statement be used in formal, informal, or both settings?
a. I have got to go now. I have class in ten minutes.
b. I have to go now. I have class in ten minutes.
a. Informal
b. Both formal and informal
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Which one implies negative consequenses?
1. You ought to study harder.
2. You had better study harder.
3. You should study harder.
2
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Choose the correct letter.
1. People who have diabetes will have serious health problems if they eat foods with a lot of sugar. They __________ eat foods with a lot of sugar.
a. must b. don't have to c. must not
c
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Someone asks you “Would you mind if I closed the window?” It’s okay with you if she closes the window. What is the correct response?
a. Yes.
b. No, not at all
b
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What is the past tense of “I have to / have got to / must study tonight.
I had to study last night
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Change the subject and verb in the sentence to a contraction.
"You had better take care of it."
You'd better take care of it.
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Which sentence has the stronger meaning?
a. You must not drink the water here.
b. You shouldn't drink the water here.
a
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Which of the following statements are other ways to say the meaning of “Would you mind closing the window?”
a. I don’t want to cause you any trouble.
b. It’s really important if you do this.
c. Would you please close the window?
d. You really should care about closing the window.
e. Would that cause you any inconvenience?
a, c, e
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Match the statements (#) with the meanings (letters)
1. You don’t have to tell anyone your secrets.
2. You must not tell anyone your secrets.
A. Do not tell anyone your secrets
B. It is not necessary to tell anyone your secrets.
1. B
2. A
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Make this into a negative statement:
"You had better be late."
You had better not be late.
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Rewrite the sentence. Use a form of "be supposed to + verb"
1. Allen is expected to arrive at seven o'clock. Will he?
Allen _____________________________ at seven o'clock. Will he?