Test on English Modals: Can and Have To
Master English Modals: Can and Have To Explained
Test: English grammar: can and have to
20 questions
Question 1: The study materials provide an example of an information question using 'can' for possibility.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials provide an example of a 'can' question ('Can you go running tomorrow at 3:00?') that is a yes/no question, not an information question. While 'Information questions' are mentioned under 'GRAMMAR BOOSTER' for 'Can and have to', no specific example of an information question using 'can' is given in the main 'can' section or any other part of the provided text.
Question 2: The Grammar Booster section includes a detailed discussion on the difference between 'can' and 'may'.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The Grammar Booster section explicitly lists the topics covered for 'Can and have to' as 'Form and common errors', 'Information questions', and 'Can and be able to: present and past forms'. It does not mention a discussion on the difference between 'can' and 'may'.
Question 3: The phonetic transcription for "can't" as provided in the study materials is /kænt/.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state under 'PRONUNCIATION Can / can't' that the phonetic transcription for 'can't' is /kænt/.
Question 4: The auxiliary verb "can" is used to express obligation, while "have to" is used for possibility.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: According to the study materials, "can" is used for possibility and "have to" is used for obligation, not the other way around. The material states: "Use can + the base form of a verb for possibility." and "Use have to or has to + the base form of a verb for obligation."
Question 5: In the example 'Sorry, I can't go to aerobics class tonight. I have to meet with my boss,' the phrase 'I have to meet with my boss' is used to provide a reason for declining an invitation.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state, 'Usage: When declining an invitation, use have to to provide a reason.' The example 'Sorry, I can't. I have to work late' illustrates this, and 'Sorry, I can't go to aerobics class tonight. I have to meet with my boss' functions similarly in the grammar practice.