WL2 Units 5-8

Which modal verb is used to ask for permission in a formal context?

• Can

• Could

• May

• Must

What is the function of the modal verb "would" in making a polite request?

• To soften the request and make it more polite by showing consideration for the listener's feelings or preferences.
• To assert authority over the listener
• To emphasize the urgency of the request
• To express doubt about the listener's ability to fulfill the request

How does the modal verb "might" differ from "may" in making requests?

• The modal verb 'might' is more direct than 'may' when making requests.
• The modal verb 'might' is considered more polite and less direct than 'may' when making requests.
• Using 'might' instead of 'may' in requests is considered impolite.
• Both 'might' and 'may' have the same level of politeness in making requests.

In which situation is the modal verb "shall" commonly used to make a request?

• In casual conversations
• During medical consultations
• When ordering food at a restaurant
• Formal or legal contexts

What is the correct form of a negative request using the modal verb "can"?

• Can you please not pass me the salt?
• Can't you please pass me the salt?
• Can you not please pass me the salt?
• Can't you pass me the salt, please?

Identify the function of a subject relative clause in a sentence.

• To provide information about the object of the main clause
• To provide additional information about the subject of the main clause.
• To introduce the main idea of the sentence
• To indicate the location of the subject in the sentence

Which relative pronoun is used to refer to people in subject relative clauses?

• who
• whomst
• which
• whom

What is the role of the relative pronoun in a subject relative clause?

• Introduces the main verb of the clause
• Serves as the object of the clause
• Modifies the noun in the clause
• Acts as the subject of the clause

Which sentence correctly uses a subject relative clause?

• The man who won the race is my friend.
• The book which I read last night was very interesting.
• The dog that barks loudly is my neighbor's.
• The woman whom is singing is my sister.

In "The dog that barks loudly belongs to my neighbor," what is the function of "that barks loudly"?

• Adverb clause
• Noun phrase
• Prepositional phrase
• Adjective clause