Understanding the Modal Verb 'Should'

Understanding the Modal Verb 'Should'

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial explains the use of the modal verb 'should' for recommendations and expectations. It covers pronunciation tips, sentence structures, and how to form negative sentences using 'should' and 'shouldn't'. The tutorial also discusses expressing expectations and differences in sentence meanings when using 'should'.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary use of the modal verb 'should'?

To express a command

To describe a habitual action

To indicate a past action

To make a recommendation or express an expectation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words does 'should' rhyme with?

Wood

Food

Could

Mood

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a sentence using 'should', how is the main verb typically structured?

In the future tense

In the continuous form

In the simple form

In the past participle form

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you form the past tense of a sentence using 'should'?

Add 'did' before the main verb

Use 'should have' followed by the past participle

Use 'should' followed by the simple form

Add 'was' before the main verb

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the contraction for 'should not'?

Shouldn't

Shouldn't've

Should'nt

Should'nt've

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses 'should' to express an expectation?

They should not have done that.

We should have gone to the park.

He should be at the meeting by now.

You should eat more vegetables.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between 'He should find it' and 'He should be able to find it'?

The first expresses a command, the second a suggestion

The first is negative, the second is positive

The first expresses ease, the second possibility

The first is past tense, the second is future tense

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'shouldn't' imply in a sentence?

A strong command

A positive expectation

A question

A negative expectation

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of subscribing to the channel as mentioned in the video?

To receive notifications of new videos

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To join a language course