Term 1 grammar test 2 (Miss Sharples)

Synonyms are

• words with similar meanings.

• words with different meanings.

• cinnamon sugar.

• sea anenome.

Answer explanation

'sy' means same.

'nym' means name.

synonym= same name/ same meaning.

A synonym (similar meaning word) for funny is:

• sad

• hilarious

• angry

• cross

Answer explanation

hilarious means funny

A synonym (similar meaning word) for woman is:

• granny

• mum

• gentleman

• lady

A modal verb (helping doing word) to show permission is:

• may

• might

• can

• must

Answer explanation

To ask permission, we say: may.

e.g. May I please go to the bathroom?

A modal verb (helping doing word) to show possibility is:

• May

• Might

• Can

• Must

Answer explanation

We might go swimming or we might go fishing. There's a chance (possibility) of doing either one.

A modal verb to show ability is:

• May

• Might

• Can

• Must

Answer explanation

If you can do something, then you have the ability.

e.g. You can sing well. You can run quickly.

A modal verb (helping doing word) to show necessity is:

• May

• Might

• Can

• Must

Answer explanation

If you must do something, then it is a necessity.

Complete the sentence: - - - I please go get a drink of water? (Permission)

• May

• Might

• Can

• Must

Answer explanation

If you want permission, you say "may".

Complete the sentence: - - - - - we play musical chairs after this first lesson? (Possibility)

• May

• Might

• Can

• Must

Answer explanation

If something is possible, we can use the helping doing word 'might'.

Complete the sentence: I - - - bake delicious cupcakes. (Ability)

• May

• Might

• Can

• Must

Answer explanation

If you can do something, then you have the ability.