Superheroes of English Grammar

In this video, English superheroes with powers to express possibilities in different tenses are introduced. Dr. Grammar attacks, causing the separation of the twins Mike and May, who have similar but distinct abilities. The video explains the subtle differences in their usage, with examples illustrating when to use each. Dr. Grammar poses challenges to test their understanding, and the video concludes with a teaser for future episodes.

Who are the superheroes introduced in the Super League of English?

• Dr. Grammar and Super Google

• Mike and Dr. Grammar

• Super Google and Lantern Club

• Mike and May

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the main power of the twins Mike and May?

• Flying

• Expressing possibilities in different tenses

• Invisibility

• Super strength

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

What event caused Mike and May to separate?

• A disagreement

• A ray of bad pronunciation from Dr. Grammar

• A natural disaster

• A competition

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which twin is more positive in expressing possibilities?

• Both are equally positive

• Neither

• May

• Mike

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

If someone says 'I may go', what does it imply?

• There is a low probability of going

• They are definitely going

• They are definitely not going

• There is a high probability of going

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What does 'I might go' suggest?

• No chance of going

• Definite plan to go

• High certainty of going

• Low certainty of going

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence correctly uses 'may' to express permission?

• You may leave the house

• You might leave the house

• You might not leave the house

• You may not leave the house

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Who responded to Dr. Grammar's first challenge about asking for permission?

• Both

• May

• Neither

• Mike

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Who responded to Dr. Grammar's second challenge about expressing less certainty?

• Mike

• Neither

• May

• Both

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the main difference between Mike and May?

• Their superpowers

• Their origin

• Their level of certainty in expressing possibilities

• Their appearance

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B