Modals of Advisability & Speculation
I failed my last test. I _________________ (study) more.
should have studied
Make a sentence showing one of your habits using a zero conditional.
If it's nice out, I like to work in my garden.
I studied abroad (because/because of) the amazing educational and cultural opportunities.
because of
She (made/let) me come to work even though there was nothing to do.
made
There are many kinds of hobbies. (In addition, / For example,) there is running, singing, and playing video games.
For example
Use a modal that shows you are not 100% sure:
It ____________(rain) last night. The ground is kind of wet.
might have rained
could have rained
Tell me about your plans for this weekend using a 1st conditional.
If it's nice out on Saturday, I will go for a bike ride with my friends.
Combine the following sentences by inserting the second sentence into the first using a relative clause.
The girl is very friendly.
The girl just moved into the neighborhood last week.
The girl who just moved into the neighborhood last week is very friendly.
She (had / got) the landscapers tidy her lawn last spring. It was very inexpensive.
had
As a result
Rick ________________ (steal) the money. He is too honest!
could not have stolen
Express this idea by combining the sentences using a 2nd conditional.
The store is very dirty.
They don't have many customers.
If the store weren't so dirty, they would have more customers.
Finish the conversation using a noun clause.
Lisa: When is the final exam?
John: I don't know______________________
Frida (has / gets) her children to clean their rooms every Sunday. I don't know how she does it!
gets
Many students in the United States go away to study in college. (In contrast, / Moreover,) in many other countries, students continue to live at home during their university years.
In contrast,
John is very late. That is not like him. He ________
(face) very bad traffic.
Must have faced
Combine the sentences keeping the same idea and using a 3rd conditional:
I left my wallet at Starbucks. It got stolen.
If I hadn't left my wallet at Starbucks, it wouldn't have gotten stolen.
Complete the sentence using a noun clause.
John: What time does the movie start?
Cindy: I don't know ____________________
when the movie starts
Put this sentence into the passive:
She is cutting her hair on Thursday.
She is getting her hair cut on Thursday.
Professor: Sorry about that fire drill. (Anyway, / As a result,) as I was saying before the drill, climate change is a serious problem.
Anyway
Put the following sentence into the past tense:
We must pay $10 to enter the exhibit.
We had to pay $10 to enter the exhibit.
Combine the sentences keeping the same idea and using a 3rd conditional:
I didn't practice enough for my recital. I didn't play well.
If I had practiced more for my recital, I would have played well.
Finish the sentence using a noun clause:
Tommy: What are the alternatives to fossil fuels?
Emma: The professor said there will be a lecture tonight on ______________________________what the alternatives to fossil fuels are
Put this sentence in the passive:
I am doing my nails for the wedding.
I am having my nails done for the wedding.
The car was going much too fast. (For example, / Moreover, / On the other hand,) he was also swerving in and out of the lanes.
Moreover