C1 - Cambridge GOLD CAE

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What is the modal verb used to express ability in the past?

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Could

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What is the past perfect continuous tense used to indicate?

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An action that was ongoing in the past before another action occurred.

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What modal verb indicates a strong assumption about a past action?

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Must have

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What is the correct form of the verb to use when making a polite suggestion about a future action?

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Would (e.g., Would you rather I called tomorrow?)

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What does 'don't have to' imply about an obligation?

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It indicates that there is no necessity to perform the action.

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What is the difference between 'should' and 'ought to'?

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Both suggest advice, but 'should' is more commonly used in modern English.

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What is the function of modal verbs in English?

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To express ability, possibility, permission, or obligation.

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What is the structure of a past perfect continuous sentence?

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Subject + had been + verb-ing.

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How do you form a question using 'would' for a hypothetical situation?

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Use 'Would + subject + base form of the verb?' (e.g., Would you go if you could?)

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What does 'might' express in terms of possibility?

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A weaker possibility compared to 'may'.