Eng 1st periodic test

• What are modals used for in English?

  They help verbs to emphasize a point in a sentence.
• What are the main reasons for using modals?

  1. To give a proposition and/or a degree of possibility
  2. To express one’s ability
  3. To perform various social functions
• What is the negative form of 'can'?

  Can't or cannot.
• How is 'could' related to 'can'?

  'Could' is the past form of 'can'.
• What is an example of using 'could' in a sentence?

  Could you lend me some money tomorrow?
• What does 'may' express in a sentence?

  'May' expresses permission, purpose, prayer, and wishes or hopes.
• What is an example of using 'may' in a sentence?


  May I come in?
• How does 'might' differ from 'may'?

  'Might' shows less possibility than 'may'.
• What is an example of using 'might' in a sentence?

  I might get sick tomorrow because I am feeling bad today.
• What is the primary use of 'will' in a sentence?

  'Will' is commonly used to express simple futurity.
• What is the negative form of 'will'?

  Won't.
• What does 'would' express in a sentence?

  'Would' expresses unreal or contrary to fact conditions.
• What is an example of using 'would' in a sentence?


  Would you pass the salt, please?
• What is the primary use of 'shall' in a sentence?

  'Shall' is commonly used to express futurity, determination, or promise.
• What is the negative form of 'shall'?

  Shall not.
• What does 'should' express in a sentence?

  'Should' is commonly used to suggest obligation, duty, and likelihood.
• What is an example of using 'should' in a sentence?


  You should have put part of your salary in the bank each month.
• What does 'must' express in a sentence?

  'Must' expresses strong necessity, obligation, or command.
• What is an example of using 'must' in a sentence?


  You must pay the fine for the book you failed to return in the library.
• What does 'ought' express in a sentence?

  'Ought' expresses duty, necessity, or moral obligation with weaker force.
• What is an example of using 'ought' in a sentence?

  You ought to be punctual at work, so your manager will not scold you.
• What are the modals of obligation?

  • Must
  • Have to
  • Ought to
• How is 'should' used for advice?

  You should finish your homework before going out to play.
• How is 'must' used for strong obligation?

  Employees must wear safety helmets in the construction site.
• How is 'have to' used for external obligation?

  Students have to submit their assignments by Friday.
• How is 'need to' used for personal obligation?

  Employees must wear safety helmets in the construction site.
• How are modals of obligation used in laws and regulations?

  • To outline obligations and duties
  • To express formal requests, instructions, or rules
• What are modals of permission used for?

  • To ask for permission
  • To express permission
• Why are modals of permission important?

  They help to show politeness and help you sound more natural.
• What is the basic rule for using modals of permission?

  Use the most appropriate modal for the situation.
• How is 'can' used in modals of permission?

  'Can' is used to express the ability to do something and to ask for permission to act in the present.
• How is 'could' used in modals of permission?

  'Could' is used to express the possibility of doing something and to ask for permission to act in the future.
• How is 'may' used in modals of permission?

  'May' helps express permission to do something.
• How is 'might' used in modals of permission?

  'Might' helps express possibility or uncertainty and can also be used to ask for permission to do something in the future.
• What are common mistakes when using modals of permission?

  • Using the wrong modal for the situation
  • Not using the correct form of the modal
• What are modals of prohibition?

  • Grammatical constructs that express the act of forbidding or denying certain actions
  • Used to communicate restrictions, prohibitions, or lack of permission
• What is an example of using 'can't' in a sentence?


  You can't smoke in this area.
• What is an example of using 'mustn't' in a sentence?


  You mustn't go beyond this point.
• What is an example of using 'shouldn't' in a sentence?


  You shouldn't eat too much sugar.
• What is an example of using 'ought not to' in a sentence?


  You ought not to speak rudely to others.