Modal Verbs
Relationships
Modal Verbs
Personality
Miscelaneous
100
You use this modal verb when you ask or give advice
Should (and/or shouldn't)
100
if you do not agree with someone, you ______ with them
disagree
100
Advice:
You _____ go talk to her.
You Should go talk to her.
100
He is so _______, all he cares about is himself!
selfish
(arrogant also works)
100
obligation/necessity
You ______ stand up for yourself if people are making fun of you!
must or need to
(have to works as well, but must is the best option)
200
These 3 modal verbs are used for obligation and necessity
must, have to, and need to
200
"Look! Suzy wears new glasses, we should call her 'four-eyes' now!"
What are these people doing to Suzy?
Making fun of her
(to make fun of)
OR
hurting her feelings
200
Possibility
You ______ consider the strawberry dessert instead of the chocolate cake.
You might consider the strawberry dessert instead of the chocolate cake.
Also acceptable
You can, you could
200
An hour ago he was happy, but now he is annoyed with everyone. He can be very _______ sometimes.
moody
200
I like to _____ ______ ____ my friends on the weekends!
hang out with
300
Name at least two modal verbs that are used to talk about ability or possibility.
Can, could, be able to.
May and might are also acceptable
300
If you do not want to talk to someone, you might _____ them if they try to talk to you.
ignore
300
I ______ be late, I _______ run to get to school on time!
(hint: possibility/ability)
might....must
could...can
300
My brother always opens the door for my mom and helps to carry the groceries inside. He is very _______.
polite or kind
300
My little sister _______ me all the time! She never leaves me alone!
annoys
400
You MUST not use your cell phone
You mustn't use your cell phone
You cannot use your cell phone
400
It is best to _________ if you start at a new school so you will not be lonely.
to make friends
400
You ____ leave, you are not old enough to be here!
must/have to/need to
400
Normally, Jane makes decisions after considering all of her options and making the choice that is best for her. She is very ________.
sensible
400
Name 5 adjectives of personality that you would NOT want in a friend
arrogant, inconsiderate, impolite, selfish, stubborn, unreliable, dishonest
500
"Mom, I want to play football with my friends."
"No! You ______, your leg is still broken!"
(hint: (im)possibility)
No, you cannot, your leg is still broken!
No, you may not, your leg is still broken!
500
you should only tell someone a secret if you _______ them
trust
500
You _______ lie to your parents, they will learn the truth anyways.
mustn't
Shouldn't
500
he will never change his opinion, he is way too ______.
stubborn
500
I think you ______ apologize to your friend. You didn't mean to _____ their feelings! They are just a bit ______.
should
hurt
sensitive