Lesson XI: Modals

A.9. Short Answers Previous pattern: IS John studying? No, he ISN’T. DOES John study? Yes, He DOES. HAVE you ever BEEN in America? YES, I HAVE. New pattern: Question Short Answer … … Shortened-AF Can John go ? Yes, he CAN . May he go ? Yes, he MAY . Can John go ? No, he CAN’T . Must he go ? No, he MUSTN’T . Should he go ? No, he SHOULDN’T . Will he go ? No, he WON’T . May he go ? No, he MAY NOT . Might he go ? No, he MIGHT NOT . Exercise: A.9.1. Practice Short Answers Answer with YES. For example: Can Marko play the piano ? YES, HE CAN . Will you play hockey tomorrow? YES, I WILL . May I speak English in class? YES, YOU MAY . 1. May I use my laptop? 10. Should we practice constantly? 2. May John ask you something? 11. Can you open this bottle? 3. Will you be here next week? 12. May we take our books? 4. Might she come tomorrow? 13. Can you answer this question? 5. Should John study hard? 14. May I use your watch? 6. May Mary come with us? 15. Can you read English? 7. Can we learn a new language? 16. Will he be here tomorrow? 8. Can we co-operate with other countries? 17. Can you join us for the picnic? 9. May the students play tennis today? 18. Should we go to the next exercise?