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3.6.1.1.1.1.1: Past Modal Exercise

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    Past Modal Exercise

    Exercise 9:  Respond to the following statements and questions, please.

    1.  Tell me about an obligation that you had as a young boy or girl.

     

    2.  What did I eat for dinner last night?

     

    3.  My friend worked all day Saturday in his yard, from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM.  How did he feel at the end of the day?  What did he do before he went to bed?

     

    4.  My younger son had the opportunity to attend the University of Washington, but he decided to attend the University of Puget Sound instead.

     

    5.  My son drove my car when it was low on oil, so he ruined the engine of the car.

     

    6.  When the robber put a gun to my head and demanded that I give him all of my money, what do you think I did? (two answers)

     

    7.  Why didn’t my son come home last night?

     

    8.  My sister bought me a new shirt at Macy’s yesterday, but she didn’t have any money with her.  How did she pay for the shirt?

     

    9.  I got a fine from the library because I brought a book back late.

     

    10.  My friend’s back hurt her last night.  Why did it hurt?

     

    11.  My boss ate some spoiled meat last night.  What happened?

     

    12.  My friend divorced his wife.  How did my wife feel?


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