Past Perfect
The grass was yellow because it (not/rain) all summer.
The grass was yellow because it hadn't rained all summer.
If I (wake up) late, I (be) late for school.
If I wake up late, I am late for school.
Modal verb used to express ability.
Can
He’s very busy. He can’t take a break.
He’s too busy to take a break.
What is the animal used to represent froggin?
A frog
The lights went off because we (not/pay) the electricity bill.
The lights went off because we hadn't paid the electricity bill.
Lots of people (come) if Jenny (have) a party.
Lots of people come if Jenny has a party.
This modal verb is often used to indicate a strong possibility or certainty.
Must
He’s very sick. He can’t leave the hospital.
He’s too sick to leave the hospital.
What is the capital city of France?
Paris
After Fred (to spend) his holiday in Italy he (to want) to learn Italian.
After Fred had spent his holiday in Italy he wanted to learn Italian.
If I (speak) to John, he (get) annoyed.
If I speak to John, he gets annoyed.
This modal verb is used to express past ability or permission.
Could
He’s very scared. He can’t move.
He’s too scared to move.
What planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars
Jill (to phone) Dad at work before she (to leave) for her trip.
Jill had phoned Dad at work before she left for her trip.
If you drop the camera,(it / might / not work) properly.
If you drop the camera, it might not work properly.
Name the helping verbs used to form the past continuous tense.
Was / Were
If a room is "too noisy" to concentrate, what might you do?
Go to another place / Put on some headphones.
What is the tallest animal on Earth?
Giraffes
They (to ride) their bikes before they (to meet) their friends.
They had ridden their bikes before they met their friends.
I go to the doctor's (I / not feel) very well.
I go to the doctor's if I don't feel very well.
Name two modal verbs used to express permission or possibility.
Might / May
If a puzzle is "too difficult" to solve, what might you need?
Get hints or help
What is your teacher's name?
Laura