OOPT Modal Verbs and Functions 5

Question 1

Which sentence expresses that an obligation no longer exists?

Accepted Answer

You didn't need to buy flowers, so you didn't.

Answer

'Didn't need to + verb' means the action was unnecessary and the person chose not to do it.

Question 2

Choose the correct sentence to express that something was unnecessary but was done anyway:

Accepted Answer

You needn't have brought dessert.

Answer

'Needn't have + past participle' means the action happened but was not necessary.

Question 3

The concert _____ start at 8, but it started late.

Accepted Answer

was to

Answer

'Was to' expresses a scheduled or planned event that may or may not have happened as expected.

Question 4

Which modal expresses willingness in the present?

Accepted Answer

will

Answer

'Will' is used to express willingness or a spontaneous decision in the present.

Question 5

'You _____ be joking!' — what function does the modal serve here?

Accepted Answer

Disbelief or strong assumption

Answer

'Must be joking' is an idiomatic expression of strong disbelief or surprise.

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