Contoh Soal Grammar ,Modals

Contoh Soal Grammar ,Modals - Some people say it is not really important to learn English grammar, because what becomes more important is that you can communicate in English. But, how can we communicate in English properly if our English grammar is poor? Of course, learning grammar is as important as learning the other skills such as speaking and writing.However, it would be better if you learn grammar in context, not separately.

This lesson presents modal verbs as the topic. Modal verbs in English have large area for study. They can be different in function or meaning. Modals can be confusing as we can use individual verbs in many different ways. Let’s begin with a definition.

What is a modal verb?

We can use a modal to express a certain functions such as possibility, necessity, ability etc., or to make polite utterances. How to use a modal verb? The modal verb is the first verb in the verb phrase and is followed by the infinitive (without to) of the main verb.

Example:

For further understanding, read the following explanation.

• Modal: Can
  Example: Cheetahs can run really fast
  Use: ability
• Modal: Can
  Example: Can I use the toilet? ; Can you help me? 
  Use: asking for permission; request
• Modal: Cannot/ Can't 
  Example: I can’t lend you my laptop
  Use: inability
• Modal: Could
  Example: Could I borrow your phone?; Could you explain it again more slowly? ; You could go to the office by bus.
  Use: Asking for permission ; Request ; Suggestion
• Modal: May
  
  Example: May I turn off the light?
  Use: Asking for permission
• Modal: Might
  Example: They might be at the library now.
  Use: Possibility
• Modal: Must
  Example: We must go now. It’s going to rain.
  Use: Necessity / Obligation
• Modal: Shall 
  Example: (More common in the UK than the US) Shall we dance? ; Shall we meet at 4.30? 
  Use: Offer ; Suggestion
• Modal: Should 
  Example: You should study harder; I think we should go an hour earlier.
  Use: Give advice/suggestion
• Modal: Will
  Example: I will go to my hometown by train; I'll be glad to help you 
  Use: Make plan ; Offer
• Modal: Would
  Example: Would you mind if I come a little bit late? ; Would you pass the sugar please? ; I would like a cup of tea ; I would like more ice please ; Would you like to play golf this Friday?
  Use: Asking for permission; Request; Invitation

Instructions and requests:

We use could you and would you as polite ways of telling or asking someone to do something:

Could you hold the door please?
Would you turn off the radio please?
Could I have more sugar please?

Can and will are less polite:

Can you hold the door please?
Will you turn off the radio please?

Suggestions:

We use should to make suggestions and give advice:

You should take the test.
We should wait until the rain stops.

We use could to make suggestions:

We could go to the movie this Sunday.
You could stay at my house until your mother picks you up.

S1

You should … home early tonight.
The correct word to complete the sentence is ....

S2

She … speak many languages, only English and Spanish.
The right word to fill in the blank is ....

S3

I don’t understand it. …. I ask a question please?
The correct word to complete the question is ....

S4

Waiter: Have you finished, Sir?
Ben: Yes. …. I have my bill please?
Waiter: Sure.

The right word to fill in the blank is ....

S5

Gerry: I am not feeling well lately.
Tomo: I think ... See a doctor.
Gerry: I will. Maybe tomorrow.

The right words to complete the dialogue is ....

S6

The following conversation is for question 6 and 7.

Barry: Hi, Mom. I didn’t know you are home.
Mother: I have just arrived. .... (6) carry this bag for me please?
Barry: Of course. Where should I take it?
Mother: You … (7) just put it on the kitchen table.

The correct words to fill in the blank no 6 is ....

S7

The following conversation is for question 6 and 7.

Barry: Hi, Mom. I didn’t know you are home.
Mother: I have just arrived. .... (6) carry this bag for me please?
Barry: Of course. Where should I take it?
Mother: You … (7) just put it on the kitchen table.

The correct word to fill in the blank no 7 is ....

S8

The following conversation is for question 8 to 10.

Mira: I haven’t seen Dewi since this morning.
Gina: She ... (8) studying at the library.
Mira: .... (9) come to see her?
Gina: I ... now. You can go first. I ... (10) finish this English task.

The correct words to fill in the blank no 8 is ....

S9

The following conversation is for question 8 to 10.

Mira: I haven’t seen Dewi since this morning.
Gina: She ... (8) studying at the library.
Mira: .... (9) come to see her?
Gina: I ... now. You can go first. I ... (10) finish this English task.

The suitable words to fill in blank no 9 is ....

S10

The following conversation is for question 8 to 10.

Mira: I haven’t seen Dewi since this morning.
Gina: She ... (8) studying at the library.
Mira: .... (9) come to see her?
Gina: I ... now. You can go first. I ... (10) finish this English task.

The correct pair of words to complete the dialogue is ....

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