10 Questions
What is the meaning of 'must' in the sentence 'You must try this cake'?
Strong obligation
What is the correct way to express a strong like?
I really like
Which tense is used to describe habitual actions?
Present Simple
What is the meaning of 'don't have to' in the context of modals of obligation?
No obligation
How is dislike expressed in the sentence 'I'm not fond of jogging'?
I'm not fond of
What is the correct form of the Present Perfect Continuous tense?
Has been doing
What is the purpose of the Future Simple tense?
To describe future actions
How is a moderate like expressed in the sentence 'I quite like reading'?
I quite like
What is the meaning of 'need to' in the context of modals of obligation?
Weak obligation
What is the purpose of the Past Perfect Continuous tense?
To describe actions started before another action in the past
Study Notes
Modals Of Obligation
- Modal verbs used to express obligation or necessity:
- Must (strong obligation)
- Have to (strong obligation)
- Need to (weak obligation)
- Examples:
- You must try this cake. (strong obligation)
- I have to finish this project by Friday. (strong obligation)
- You need to try this exercise to improve your flexibility. (weak obligation)
- Negation:
- Must not (prohibition)
- Don't have to (no obligation)
- Don't need to (no obligation)
Expressing Likes And Dislikes
- Expressing likes:
- I like + verb(-ing)
- I love + verb(-ing)
- I'm fond of + noun/verb(-ing)
- Expressing dislikes:
- I don't like + verb(-ing)
- I hate + verb(-ing)
- I'm not fond of + noun/verb(-ing)
- Intensity:
- Really like/enjoy (strong like)
- Quite like/partial to (moderate like)
- Not really like/not keen on (mild dislike)
Verb Tenses
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Simple Tenses
- Present Simple: habitual actions, general truths
- Past Simple: completed actions in the past
- Future Simple: future actions
-
Continuous Tenses
- Present Continuous: temporary or changing situations
- Past Continuous: interrupted actions in the past
- Future Continuous: future actions in progress
-
Perfect Tenses
- Present Perfect: actions started in the past and continue up to the present
- Past Perfect: actions completed before another action in the past
- Future Perfect: actions completed at a specific point in the future
-
Perfect Continuous Tenses
- Present Perfect Continuous: actions started in the past and continue up to the present
- Past Perfect Continuous: actions started before another action in the past
- Future Perfect Continuous: actions started before a specific point in the future
Modals Of Obligation
- Modal verbs express obligation or necessity: must, have to, and need to
- Must implies strong obligation
- Have to implies strong obligation
- Need to implies weak obligation
- Examples:
- Strong obligation: You must try this cake
- Strong obligation: I have to finish this project by Friday
- Weak obligation: You need to try this exercise to improve your flexibility
- Negation:
- Prohibition: must not
- No obligation: don't have to
- No obligation: don't need to
Expressing Likes And Dislikes
- Expressing likes:
- I like + verb(-ing)
- I love + verb(-ing)
- I'm fond of + noun/verb(-ing)
- Expressing dislikes:
- I don't like + verb(-ing)
- I hate + verb(-ing)
- I'm not fond of + noun/verb(-ing)
- Intensity:
- Strong like: really like/enjoy
- Moderate like: quite like/partial to
- Mild dislike: not really like/not keen on
Verb Tenses
Simple Tenses
- Present Simple: habitual actions, general truths
- Past Simple: completed actions in the past
- Future Simple: future actions
Continuous Tenses
- Present Continuous: temporary or changing situations
- Past Continuous: interrupted actions in the past
- Future Continuous: future actions in progress
Perfect Tenses
- Present Perfect: actions started in the past and continue up to the present
- Past Perfect: actions completed before another action in the past
- Future Perfect: actions completed at a specific point in the future
Perfect Continuous Tenses
- Present Perfect Continuous: actions started in the past and continue up to the present
- Past Perfect Continuous: actions started before another action in the past
- Future Perfect Continuous: actions started before a specific point in the future
Test your understanding of modal verbs used to express obligation or necessity, including must, have to, and need to, as well as their negations.
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