Lesson 5

• English
• Secondary Education

What is the meaning of the word entrepreneur?

A person who works in business, in a high position.

A person who advises and helps businessmen.

A person who starts a business, especially with a new idea.

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1. Which of the modals do we use formally; with people such as our parents, teachers or someone older?
2. Can you think of any other modal verbs?

Read these sentences and choose a or b according to the function. Which sentence asks about ability?

1. Can I see you now?
2. Can you see me now?

Read these sentences and choose a or b according to the function.
Which sentence indicates obligation?

1. I must finish my homework.
2. I can’t finish my homework.

Read these sentences and choose a or b according to the function.
Which sentence makes a request?

1. Could we have pizza for dinner?
2. We could have pizza for dinner.

Read these sentences and choose a or b according to the function.
Which sentence asks for permission?

1. May I have an appointment?
2. I may have an appointment.

Read these sentences and choose a or b according to the function.
Which sentence expresses ability?

1. He could go to bed late if he wanted.
2. He could use a computer when he was ten.

Read these sentences and choose a or b according to the function.
Which sentence makes an offer?

1. Can you help me?
2. I can help you.