VIP Class Notes (Li)

Finish and bring the worksheets to class.

Questions and Modals

Grammar

verb – subject – for questions

ex. What is your favourite food?

Do you think I have improved?

you – subject

I – object

Does Harry and Sally like cheese?

Harry and Sally – subject

Question tags – Who/What/When/Where/Why/Which/How

these are open-ended questions

ex. What time did you wake up?

ex. Why do you like this book?

is/are/can/do/have – close-ended questions

ex. Have you eaten?

should – asking/making suggestions

ex. Should I bring a textbook to class tomorrow?

ex. Should I go to the doctor for my broken leg?

can/could – talking about capability/Am I able to?

ex. Can I bring a textbook to class tomorrow?

ex. Can I go to the doctor for my broken leg?

would – offering sth

ex. Would you like to come to the party today?

ex. Would you please consider this idea?

would/could/should/may – more formal/polite way of asking

ex. Would you like a glass of water?

ex. Could you please sit down?

ex. May I leave early today?

ex. Can you ride a bike?

ex. Would you like to have an interview with me?

who/which/that 

who – for people/singular

ex. I just saw a woman who is wearing white shoes.

ex. People that are tall have big feet.

which – additional information/not necessary

ex. I work for a social media company which is very popular.

ex. He just bought a pair of shoes which are orange.

that – essential information/necessary

ex. She told me that she wanted to quit her job.

ex. Healthy people pay attention to products that keep them healthy.

ex. He wants to join the team that won the race.