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CHAPTER VII
UNDERSTANDING, USING, AND TESTING MODALS
Objectives:
1. Examine carefully the correct use of modals
2. Consider every aspect of the function of modals, and its use in constructing
tests
3. Sharpen one’s skills in using, teaching, and testing modals
4. Participate actively in the activities relating to using, teaching, and assessing
modals
5. Construct high quality and valid tests for modals
On your Mark!
DIRECTIONS: Work with a partner. Choose the correct sentence(s). In some
cases, both sentences may be correct.
Visiting my grandparents
1. a. Every summer, I would visit my grandparents in Mexico for a month.
b. Every summer, I used to visit my grandparents in Mexico for a month.
2. a. They used to live in the city, but when I was ten, they moved to the coast.
b. They would live in the city, but when I was ten, they moved to the coast.
3. a. I used to speak Spanish with them, but now my Spanish is a little rusty.
b. I would speak Spanish with them, but now my Spanish is a little rusty.
4. a. I used to know Spanish pretty well, but I've forgotten a lot of vocabulary.
b. I would know Spanish pretty well, but I've forgotten a lot of vocabulary.
5. a. I loved visiting them. I would feel really sad each time I said good-bye.
b. b. I loved visiting them. I used to feel really sad each time I said good-bye.
Teaching and Assessment of Grammar 88
