MODAL VERBS

MODAL VERBS

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World Languages

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

She might have been feeling ill.

Back

It’s possible that she was feeling ill.

Answer explanation

This sentences is describing a speculation in the past.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

You must be tired after all that work.

Back

I’m sure you are tired.

Answer explanation

This is a speculation in present.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

George could have gone home early.

Back

It’s possible that he went home early.

Answer explanation

This is a speculation in the past, not the future.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

You should have been more careful.

Back

You weren’t careful enough.

Answer explanation

This is expressing a regret from the past.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

You could make more effort to help.

Back

You don’t do enough to help.

Answer explanation

This is describing a situation in the present.

could + infinivite verb= modals in present.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

It can’t have been much fun!

Back

I'm sure you didn’t enjoy it!

Answer explanation

This is a negative speculation about something in the past.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Tell us about your regrets or mistakes you’ve made. I once saw a guy fall off his bike in the street. I was in a hurry, so I just carried on. I ______ ____ ____ (should/do) something to help him.

Back

should have done

Answer explanation

This sentence expresses a regret from the past.

should + have + past participle

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