| Reference Book | Collins Revised English Grammar and Composition Class 7 |
| Chapter Number | Chapter 6 |
| Chapter Name | Primary and Modal Auxiliaries |
Let’s Get Started (Page 40)
Read the conversation. Then, underline the verbs which are joined with another verb to complete the meaning of the sentence.
Shalini: I might go for a jog today.
Mother: Can you buy a carton of milk on your way back?
Shalini: Sure, I will. I should help you more at home.
Mother: Thank you, Shalini. If there’s anything you would like for breakfast tomorrow, buy it as well.
A) Underline the main verbs and circle the helping verbs in these sentences. (Page 41)
1) He is preparing for his exam.
2) She is getting ready for the interview.
3) They have invited many friends to the party.
4) We can travel in two days.
5) You filled in the form correctly.
6) I have been working for the past four hours.
7) The volcano has erupted.
8) My sister has completed her assignment.
9) Mayank should help Mandira.
10) What do we get Tasneem on her birthday?
B) Underline the primary auxiliaries in these sentences. Mention whether they act as the main verb or as the helping verb. (Page 41,42)
1) Tina has a pet dog called Fanny.
1) has – main verb
2) They are making a film about Malavath Purna, the youngest person to climb Mt Everest.
2) are – helping verb
3) The prices of vegetables have shot up in summer.
3) have – helping verb
4) We are ready to leave now.
4) are – main verb
5) Do you like horror stories?
5) do – helping verb
6) She did her work before anyone else.
6) did – main verb
C) Fill in the blanks with suitable modals based on the given hints. (Page 43)
1) You can use this place till 6 p.m. (permission)
2) You could come again tomorrow. (suggestion)
3) We might be late if we do not start now. (possibility)
4) The thief must have been someone known to the family. (deduction based on evidence)
5) Should I enter my name for the competition? (seek opinion)
6) I would climb the stairs two at a time last year. (past habit)
D) Fill in the blanks with most suitable modals. (Page 44)
1) Due to some urgent work, they could not meet me as we had planned.
a) would
b) should
c) could
d) might
2) You must leave the room at once.
a) may
b) could
c) must
d) can
3) She should contact me only if it is absolutely necessary.
a) should
b) can not
4) Could you please teach me how to use the first aid kit?
a) could
b) should
c) must
d) might
5) You must do well in your exams.
a) must
b) dare
6) I’m not sure if I can reach in time for dinner; it might be very late by the time I finish my dance class.
a) should
b)might
7) We will be fine; don’t worry about us.
a) must
b) will
c) may
d) can
8) I will certainly meet you before you leave for Toronto.
a) might
b) must
c) will
d) may
E) Rewrite the sentences using the given modals. (Page 44)
1) It is possible that this painting was created by Leonardo da Vinci. (may)
1) This painting may have been created by Leonardo da Vinci.
2) I am sure you be joking. (must)
2) You must be joking.
3) No one has the courage to disobey the headmaster. (dare)
3) No one dare disobey the headmaster.
4) It is very important that we reach home by 9 p.m. (ought)
4) We ought to reach home by 9 p.m.
5) Tani knows how to speak Marathi, Punjabi and Telugu. (can)
5) Tani can speak Marathi, Punjabi and Telugu.
6) I would advice you to walk for half an hour in the morning and evening. (should)
6) You should walk for half an hour in the morning and evening.
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