IRREGULAR VERBS

Click HERE to see the list of irregular verbs for this year. Have a look at the pronunciation of final -ED in regular verbs.

6. OBJECTS. OUR TOY STORIES

 

Do you remember your favourite toys?

We don't play with them any longer, but they used to be our best friends. 

Leave your comments describing them...

 

 

 

 

 

FIRST TERM REVISION: QUESTIONS

 WRITE QUESTIONS 1

WH QUESTIONS

YES/NO QUESTIONS

 

WRITE QUESTIONS IN THE PRESENT SIMPLE

 

1.-I show visitors around from 10.00 to 12.00.

2.-She types the letters in her office.

3.-They always send the goods as soon as they receive the payment.

4.-Yes, he delivers furniture in a new van.

5.-The Financial assistants revise the invoices every week.

6.-My personal assistant schedules my meetings every day. 

7.-The administrative assistant orders office paper and pens every month.

8.-Peter works for the HR department.

9.-Rick always arrives late because he lives far from his office.

10.-No, I come to work by tube.

 

WRITE QUESTIONS IN THE PAST SIMPLE 

1.-Some students travelled toParis.

2.-The child broke his toy.

3.-The teacher  arrived late.

4.-Rachel won the swimming competition.

 

 

 

4.8.MODAL PERFECT VERBS IN FOUR STEPS

 

STEP 1: CHOOSE THE CORRECT FORM:

Did Marvin's cat pass away? He _____________ felt really sad. 

couldn't have
should have
must have
might have

Why did my son become an actor when he had studied Law and  _____________ become a wealthy lawyer?

couldn't have
must have
shouldn't have
could have

If we had known about the lecture, we ____________ attended it. 

couldn't have
must have
would have
shouldn't have

I called the Stevensons, but no one answered. They ____________ gone to the country.

shouldn't have
mustn't have
might have
would have

Those cool musicians play beautifully together. They ________ practiced a lot.

couldn't have
must have
should have
would have

 

Dan passed his exams with excellent grades, despite not having prepared for it. 

a) The exam must have been very difficult.

b) The exam can't have been very difficult.

 

The police knew every detail of their phone conversation. 

a) They can't have done some wiretapping.

b) They must have done some wiretapping.

 

Christie did the opposite of what I asked her to do. 

a) She can't have understood what I said.

b) She must have understood what I said.

 

When I got home last evening, I found my door smashed. 

a) Someone can't have broken in.

b) Someone must have broken in.

 

 

STEP 2: COMPLETE WITH MODAL PERFECT VERBS: 

1. Gloria has won every game she's played today. She  (practice) a lot.
2. I don't have anything to wear today. I  (do) the laundry.
3. Jack lost his wallet on the way to work. He  (lose) it on the bus.
4. You did very well on the exam. You  (study) a lot.
5. The Smiths  (build) their house anywhere. Why did he choose here?
6. It's hot in here today. I (wear) a heavy sweater today.
7. You  (feed) your dog. He has been hungry all day.
8. Lucy shouldn't have stood on the broken chair. She  (fall).
9. I  (buy) more milk. I am almost out.
10. I didn't do very well on the test.I  (spend) more time studying.

STEP THREE: REPHASINGS

1. I’m sorry that I didn’t study enough.   I should have studied more.

 

2i'I’m sure that he has finished the exercise.

He…

3. It wasn’t necessary for them to have reserved the tickets.

They…

4. I think that Ridley Scott didn’t direct this film.

Ridley Scott…

5. You didn’t write as many words as possible.

You…

6. It was wrong of you to go to that party.

You…

7. She was able to run faster but she didn’t.

She…

8. We are certain that it was a disaster.

It…

9. It wasn’t a good idea for the government to apply all those economic measures.

The government…

10I can’t believe your boyfriend began smoking.

Your boyfriend…

 

STEP FOUR: MAKE SURE YOU DON'T CONFUSE MODAL SIMPLE AND MODAL PERFECT FORMS:

MIXED MODAL VERBS REPHRSINGS

MORE MIXED MODAL VERBS REPHASINGS

UNIT 5 (PRESENT AND FUTURE TENSES): REPHRASING WITH MODAL SIMPLE VERB

https://sites.cssmi.qc.ca/nkeeley/IMG/pdf/modal.verbs.withkey.pdf


Rewrite the sentences using the modal verbs in brackets. 

1. It’s possible that Jane will visit Switzerland next year. (could)
2. I’m thinking about taking Spanish lessons. (may)
3. I’m sure they’ll be home by now. (must)
4. James definitely isn’t eighteen yet! (can)
5. It’s possible the weather will be sunny tomorrow. (might)
6. It is not necessary to bring your books tomorrow. (have to)
7. I know that girl isn't Janet. She's in America. (can)
8. I'm sure she thinks I'm stupid. (must)
9. They're always buying new cars. I'm certain they have a lot of money. (must)
10. I advise you to be very patient. (should)
11. You're an architect? I'm sure that's an interesting job. (must)
12. It's forbidden to use mobile phones during the test. (must)
13. It is not necessary to give a notice if she arrives before 11 pm. (have to)
14. This water is possibly dangerous. (could)

15. I bet I look silly in this coat. (must)

23. Politics is sometimes really boring. (can)

Rewrite the sentences using a modal verb. 

1. It isn’t necessary for you to take a jacket.
2. I advise you to see a dentist.
3. You aren’t allowed to talk during the exam.
4. It’s forbidden to park here.
5. I advise you to study harder.
6. He is obliged to go to the police station twice a week.
7. Tom knows how to speak Spanish.
8. He had permission to go to the party.
9. It isn’t possible that that is our plane.
10. It isn’t necessary to take a thick coat.
11. It is possible that Jake is in his room. Jake…
12. Perhaps we will not see them at the weekend. We…
13. I don’t know if I will go to the concert. I…
14. They are certain that bringing up children is not easy. Bringing up children…
15. It is unnecessary for you to come. You…
16. I advise him to give up smoking. He…
17. Eating chewing-gum in the class in prohibited. Students…