WorksheetsModals, Phrasal Verbs, Gerunds and Infinitives
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
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.
Fill in the blank with the correct word: We don't like _____ to the beach for Holy Week.
to go
going
Both are correct.
Fill in the blank with the correct word: They would like ______ the course next year.
to take
taking
Both are correct.
