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Modals, Phrasal Verbs, Gerunds and Infinitives

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Modal verbs are a kind of auxiliary or helping verb.

a)

true

b)

false

2.

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

a)

liked

b)

have

c)

would

d)

would have

3.

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

a)

can

b)

may

c)

should

d)

must

4.

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).

a)

true

b)

false

5.

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

a)

resemble

b)

take after

c)

take

d)

personalitywise

6.

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.

a)

particle

b)

participle

c)

preposition

7.

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..

a)

reject

b)

consider

c)

try

d)

accept

8.

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

a)

a three-word phrasal verb and inseparable

b)

a three-word phrasal verb and separable

c)

a two-word phrasal verb and inseparable

d)

a two-word phrasal verb and separable

9.

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

a)

true

b)

false

10.

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

a)

to drive

b)

driving

c)

Both are correct.

11.

Fill in the blank with the correct word: We don't like _____ to the beach for Holy Week.

a)

to go

b)

going

c)

Both are correct.

12.

Fill in the blank with the correct word: They would like ______ the course next year.

a)

to take

b)

taking

c)

Both are correct.