Modal Verbs Gap Fill Exercise

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Never ladies, marry a fool; any husband rather than a fool; with some other husbands you (a)...... be unhappy, but with a fool you (b)...... be miserable; with another husband you (c)...... I say, be unhappy but with a fool you (d)......

will, will, will, will

You (a)...... not make remarks like that while I'm driving. I (b)...... lose control of the car.

will, will

Perhaps we should talk a little before you go about Uncle Remus. That...... wait for the office.

will

You (a)...... not repeat this conversation, (b)...... you? _ of course not, I (c)...... Not say a word to anybody.

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If you are poor, people...... insult you. It was his creed.

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The thing is that visitors...... park their cars next to those of their hosts.

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It...... be in the car - it...... not be in the car. I had it with me a few minutes ago.

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I ...... not be understanding him correctly.

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...... you stay here for a moment, please?

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What is the semantic difference between: (4pts)

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Modal Verbs

Auxiliary verbs used to express ability, possibility or necessity.

Will

Expresses future actions or certainty.

Shall

Used to indicate future actions, often formal or obligatory.

May

Indicates possibility or permission.

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Can

Denotes ability or permission.

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Must

Expresses necessity or strong obligation.

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Have to

Indicates external obligation, similar to must.

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Semantic Difference

The distinction in meaning between similar expressions.

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He shall be in

Indicates a future certainty or promise regarding his presence.

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He must be in

Indicates a strong belief or necessity regarding his presence.

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Driving Remarks

Comments made while someone is driving, often discouraged.

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Repeat Conversations

The act of saying the same words again, often related to confidentiality.

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Unhappy Husband

A spouse who is not content, used for comparisons.

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Parking Etiquette

Social norms around where to park vehicles when visiting.

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Car Location

A description about where an object is supposed to be.

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Understanding Communication

The process of grasping information shared verbally.

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Future Requests

Asking for action to take place later.

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Insult from Poverty

Negative treatment people receive due to financial status.

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Office Wait

The act of pausing for a conversation before leaving for work.

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Driving Control

Maintaining stability and safety while operating a vehicle.

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Expression of Certainty

Using language to indicate strong belief or expectation.

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Study Notes

Gap Fill Exercise

  • Fill in the blanks with appropriate modal verbs (will, shall, may, can, must, or have to).
  • The exercise involves understanding the nuances of these modal verbs, focusing on their contextual usage. Example: "1- Never ladies, marry a fool; any husband rather than a fool; with some other husbands you (a)........ be unhappy, but with a fool you (b)...... be miserable; with another husband you (c)........."

Grammar Application

  • Identify the correct modal verbs needed in different sentences to convey precise meaning related to obligations, possibilities, permissions, etc.
  • The sentences require the student to contextualize their choices based on the circumstances described.

Semantic Difference

  • Differentiate between "He shall be in" and "He must be in".
  • The difference lies in the degree of certainty or obligation implied by each modal. "Shall" suggests a plan or decree, while "must" implies a stronger obligation or necessity.

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