Modals, Phrasal Verbs, Gerunds and Infinitives

Modal verbs are a kind of auxiliary or helping verb.

• true

• false

Identify the modal verb in this sentence: We would have liked to see you.

• liked

• have

• would

• would have

Fill in the blank with the correct word: Modal auxiliaries ___ be used in conjunction with a main verb.

• can

• may

• should

• must

Modal auxiliaries are one word auxiliary verbs (should), and phrasal modals have similar meanings but composed of more than one verb (ought to / had better).

• true

• false

Identify the phrasal verb in this sentence: I take after my mother. I physically and personalitywise resemble her.

• resemble

• take after

• take

• personalitywise

What is the grammatical name of the underlined part of the phrasal verb in italics? I turned down the job because I don't want to move.

• particle

• participle

• preposition

What is the meaning of the underlined phrasal verb? I think I'll have to think the job offer over before I make my decision..

• reject

• consider

• try

• accept

I don't know how you put up with him! The phrasal verb in the previous sentence is...

• a three-word phrasal verb and inseparable

• a three-word phrasal verb and separable

• a two-word phrasal verb and inseparable

• a two-word phrasal verb and separable

Gerunds and infinitives are verb forms that function as the main verbs in sentences.

• true

• false

Fill in the blank with the correct word: I avoid _____ at night because of my eyesight.

• to drive

• driving

• Both are correct.