Write positive statements, negative statements or questions from these prompts.

Example: It’s my wedding anniversary tomorrow (statement + should)

You should buy your partner a fantastic gift and take them out for a meal.

Now try writing these 10 from the prompts:

1. “I have never been to Manchester Art Gallery, is it worth going?” (statement + ought to because)
2. Ask me if I am able to ride a unicycle. (question + can/could)
3. Ask me if you can have a chair. (question + may)
4. “What time do I have to come to Mark’s class?” (statement + have to)
5. “Do you know the weather forecast for tomorrow?” (statement + will)
6. “Where should we go tonight?” (suggestion/question + shall)
7. “Is it necessary to take an umbrella today?” (negative statement + need to)
8.  Ask me if I have a pencil. (question + could)
9. “What are you going to have for dinner?” (statement + might)
10. “Can I drink beer in class?” (negative statement + must)
11. “Do I need to do lots of homework?” (statement + ought to)
12. “This work on modal verbs is very difficult.” (Suggestion/question + shall + we + easier)

POSSIBLE ANSWERS

1. Yes, you ought to go because there are some interesting paintings there.

2. Can you ride a unicycle?

3. May I have a chair, please?

4. You have to come to Mark’s class at 9.15am.

5. I think it will be cloudy.

6. Shall we go to the cinema?

7. No, you don’t need to because it isn’t raining.

8. Could I borrow your pencil?

9. I might have pizza.

10. You mustn’t drink beer in class.

11. Yes, you ought to do lots of homework.

12. Shall we do something easier?

THIS WEEK’S PERSONALITY ADJECTIVES & PHRASES

reliable	geek	choosy
competitive	down-to-earth	moody
sociable	particular about	selfish
sensible	punctual	tight-fisted
a good laugh	pull your weight	ambitious
keep yourself to yourself	independent	determined
quiet	hard-working	a people-person
talkative	cheeky	extrovert
organised	creative	introvert
bossy	energetic	kind

Writing task: The Ideal Student

Use the 2nd person and describe the ideal student.

Use at least 8 of the adjectives and phrases.

Write at least one statement using:

must, should, don’t need to, ought to, have to, might, shall