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The key answer of exercise 1

The key to exercise solutions in chapter Workbook - Get in the game for the textbook Performer B1 Phases, Vol. 1 with authors M. Spiazzi, M. Tavella, M. Layton, E. Fiordiliso from Zanichelli

Question

Revise the Grammar reference and complete the grammar maps.

Answer

COULD

  • It’s a modal verb.
  • It is used to express ability or capability, possibility or permission in the past.

FORM

Affirmative:

  • I / You / He / She / It / We / They could swim very well.

Interrogative:

  • Could I / you / he / she / it / we / they swim very well?

Short answers:

  • Yes, I / you / he / she / it / we / they could.
  • No, I / you / he / she / it / we / they couldn't.

HAD TO

It's NOT a modal verb. It is used to express an obligation or an absence of obligation in the past.

FORM

Negative:

  • I / You / He / She / It / We /They didn't have to get back home at 10.

Interrogative:

  • Did I / you / he / she / it / we / they have to get back home at 10?

Short answers:

  • Yes, I / you / he / she / it / we / they did.
  • No, I / you / he / she / it / we / they didn't.

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