1 Look back at the dialogue in Lesson 2, page 44. Then match.
2 Read the grammar table. Then read the rules and circle the correct options.
may, might, could, can’t, must
We use these special words when we are looking for clues to guess what an animal or a thing is!
1. When we are SURE (100%)
- Must: Use this when you are very sure something is TRUE.
- Example: It has spines. It must be a porcupine!.
- Can’t: Use this when you are very sure something is NOT TRUE.
- Example: It doesn't have wings. It can't be a bird.
2. When we are NOT SURE (50%)
- May / Might / Could: Use these when you are making a guess but you aren't 100% certain.
- Example: It might have fur, but I can't see it well.
- Example: You may be right, let's look closer.
- Example: It could be a bird because I hear singing.
How to build a sentence:
You can follow this simple structure from your book:
|
Subject |
Modal Verb |
Verb |
The Rest |
|
It / He / She |
must / can't |
be |
a porcupine / right / scared |
|
You |
may / might / could |
have |
fur / scales |
2 Read the grammar table. Then read the rules and circle the correct options.
5 8.6 Listen and circle
1 Which bird does the boy see?
2 Which wild cat did the girl see?
3 Which toy do they choose?
6 8.7 Listen again and answer.
1 Where is the bird? It's in the tree.
2 Does the bird have webbed feet? No, it doesn't. It has big wings and feet with claws.
3 What size are the wild cat’s paws? It has really big paws.
4 Who is the toy for? For Salwa's new baby cousin.
5 Why can’t the toy have paws? Because it's a seal.
