Word Study Quiz 3: Modal vs. Semi-Modal Verbs

​Word Study Quiz 3:

​Modal vs. Semi-Modal Verbs

​Level 2, Unit 2: At School

​Text 1: "The World's Oldest First Grader"

Section 1: Categorization​

​Read each sentence carefully. Decide if the underlined word or phrase is modal or semi-modal.

Multiple Choice

He wants to change his career.

• Modal Verb

• Semi-Modal Verb

Multiple Choice

They should talk to their counselor.

• Modal Verb

• Semi-Modal Verb

Multiple Choice

We had better study for our test tomorrow.

• Modal Verb

• Semi-Modal Verb

Multiple Choice

She needs to study for her citizenship test.

• Modal Verb

• Semi-Modal Verb

Multiple Choice

What will you do tomorrow?

• Modal Verb

• Semi-Modal Verb

Multiple Choice

She would like to take nursing classes.

• Modal Verb

• Semi-Modal Verb

Multiple Choice

The counselor is going to recommend some vocational courses.

• Modal Verb

• Semi-Modal Verb

Multiple Choice

You can use the computer lab on the weekend.

• Modal Verb

• Semi-Modal Verb

Multiple Choice

Tomorrow we might have class outside.

• Modal Verb

• Semi-Modal Verb

Multiple Choice

You have to register for class before you arrive.

• Modal Verb

• Semi-Modal Verb

​Section 2: Syllable Stress

• ​​Use o for unstressed syllables.

• ​Use O for the stressed syllable.

• ​Choose the correct syllable stress pattern for each word.

Multiple Choice

motivated

• Oooo

• oOoo

• ooOo

• oooO

Multiple Choice

independent

• Oooo

• oOoo

• ooOo

• oooO

Multiple Choice

ordinary

• Oooo

• oOoo

• ooOo

• oooO

Multiple Choice

education

• Oooo

• oOoo

• ooOo

• oooO

Multiple Choice

government

• Ooo

• oOo

• ooO

• oOoo

​Section 3: Vowel Colors

• ​​Listen for the stressed syllable in each word.

• ​Identify the vowel color of the stressed syllable.

Multiple Choice

leader

• Gray Day

• Green Tea

• Purple Shirt

• Black Cat

Multiple Choice

decide

• Red Dress

• Green Tea

• Gray Day

• White Tie

Multiple Choice

attend

• Cup of Mustard

• Red Dress

• Black Cat

• Gray Day

Multiple Choice

primary

• White Tie

• Green Tea

• Silver Pin

• Gray Day

Multiple Choice

refugee

• Blue Moon

• Red Dress

• Green Tea

• Gray Day