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Which modal verb indicates a strong obligation regarding wearing a seatbelt in a car?
Which modal verb indicates a strong obligation regarding wearing a seatbelt in a car?
- may
- should
- must (correct)
- could
What is the correct comparative form of the adjective for this book in comparison to the one read last week?
What is the correct comparative form of the adjective for this book in comparison to the one read last week?
- interest
- interesting
- most interesting
- more interesting (correct)
Which adverb correctly completes the sentence: 'She sings ______ beautifully'?
Which adverb correctly completes the sentence: 'She sings ______ beautifully'?
- very (correct)
- much
- most
- more
What modal verb is appropriate for making a polite request: '______ you please pass me the salt?'
What modal verb is appropriate for making a polite request: '______ you please pass me the salt?'
Which form of the adjective correctly describes Mount Everest as the tallest mountain?
Which form of the adjective correctly describes Mount Everest as the tallest mountain?
Flashcards
Modal Verb
Modal Verb
A verb that expresses possibility, permission, obligation, or advice. Modal verbs are used before other verbs. Examples: can, could, may, might, must, ought, should, will, would.
Comparative Adjective
Comparative Adjective
A word that describes a noun or pronoun and indicates its degree of quality. Comparative adjectives compare two things. Examples: bigger, smaller, faster, slower.
Adverb
Adverb
A word that describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb and indicates how, when, or where an action is done. Examples: quickly, slowly, happily, sadly.
Superlative Adjective
Superlative Adjective
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Adverb (Intensifier)
Adverb (Intensifier)
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Study Notes
Modal Verbs
- Must: Indicates obligation or necessity. Example: You must wear a seatbelt in a car.
- Can: Indicates ability or permission. Example: Can you please pass me the salt?
- Should: Indicates advice or recommendation. Example: You should wear a seatbelt in a car.
- Might/May: Indicates possibility. Example: We might go to the beach tomorrow if the weather is nice.
- Will/Shall: Expresses future actions or intentions with various connotations. Example: We will go to the beach tomorrow if the weather is nice.
Adjectives (Comparative)
- Comparative: Used to compare two things. Example: This book is more interesting than the one I read last week. Follows the pattern: "more + adjective."
- Note:* Don't use "more" with adjectives already ending in "-y" (e.g., happy becomes happier).
Adjectives (Superlative)
- Superlative: Used to compare three or more things. Example: Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. Follows the pattern: "most + adjective"
Adverbs
- Adverbs of Manner: Describe how something is done. Example: She sings very beautifully.
- Comparative Adverbs: Indicate a greater degree of an action. Example: He drives more dangerously.
- Superlative Adverbs: Indicate the highest degree of an action. Example: He drives most dangerously.
- IMPORTANT:* "Very" is a common adverb for intensifying an adjective or adverb.
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