Name: __________________________________________________________ Date Finished: _______________________
Section: ________________________________________________________
HOME-BASED ACTIVITIES
English 9
GENERAL DIRECTIONS: Read the questions carefully before answering. Avoid erasures as much
as possible.
I. MODALS: Circle the correct modal verb within the parentheses for each sentence. Then, identify
whether the modal verb used is as PERMISSION, PROHIBITION, OBLIGATION, or NO
OBLIGATION (2 pts.)
________________ 1. To access the secure area of the office building, you (must, can, don’t have to) present a
valid company ID at the front desk.
________________ 2. During the final examination, students (can, must not, have to) use any electronic
devices, including calculators and mobile phones.
________________ 3. Once the meeting is over, you (may, must, can) make personal phone calls as long as
you're not disturbing others in the workspace.
________________ 4. On casual Fridays, employees (don’t have to, must, can) wear formal business attire
unless they have a client meeting scheduled.
________________ 5. For safety reasons, visitors to the chemical laboratory (can, must not, have to) touch
any equipment unless supervised by a technician.
________________ 6. To ensure the project is completed on time, team members (have to, may, don’t have
to) submit their individual reports by the end of the workday.
________________ 7. According to company policy, employees (must, can, don’t have to) take a 15-minute
break every two hours to maintain productivity and well-being.
________________ 8. After you finish cleaning your room, you (can, must, mustn’t) play video games for an
hour before dinner.
________________ 9. You (mustn’t, can, don’t have to) bring your own water bottles to the event because
refreshments will be provided at the venue.
________________ 10. All employees (must, can, don’t have to) wear their identification badges while inside
the office building to ensure security.
II. CONDITIONALS: Write the correct form of the verb for each conditional statement. Then, write the
type of conditional statement expressed. (2 pts.)
TYPE
11. If you __________ (add) sugar to tea, it becomes sweet.
12. If she ________________ (not/wear) a coat tomorrow, she will be cold.
13. If I __________ (be) taller, I would join the basketball team.
14. If they __________ (study) last night, they would have passed the test.
15. If you __________ (press) this button, the machine starts.
16. If we __________________ (not/hurry), we will miss the bus.
17. If he __________ (know) her number, he would call her.
18. If I ___________________ (not/forget) my keys, I wouldn’t have been locked out.
19. If water __________ (reach) 0°C, it freezes.
20. If you __________ (invite) me to your party, I would have come.
III. WORD FORMATION: Fill in the blanks with the correct word for each sentence found in the box below.
Then, write what word formation process was used. (2 pts.)
Motel chaise, lounge lab toothbrush SCUBA
keyboard radar Hamburg advertisement
smog
ACRONYMY BLENDING CLIPPING COMPOUNDING FOLK ETYMOLOGY
________________ 21. We stayed at a cozy ______________ near the highway during our road trip.
________________ 22. She works in a ______________ where scientists conduct experiments.
________________ 23. The ______________ diver explored the coral reef with ease.
________________ 24. He bought a new ______________ to help him type faster.
________________ 25. Many people mistakenly believe that hamburger contains ham, but it comes from
______________.
________________ 26. The weather report warned of heavy ______________ due to pollution and fog. (Blending)
________________ 27. I saw the ad in the paper and decided to apply for the job. The word ad is short for
______________.
________________ 28. The ______________ system helps detect objects using radio waves.
________________ 29. She brushed her teeth with a new ______________ she bought at the store.
________________ 30. The word chaise lounge came from the French chaise longue but was changed to
match familiar English words like ______________ and ______________.
IV. COMMUNICATIVE STYLES: Read the situations below. Write the correct communicative style used on
the blanks after each number.
31. During a wedding ceremony, the officiant says, “By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you
husband and wife.”
Style: _______________________________
32. A lawyer presents a case in court, using precise legal language and citing laws and precedents.
Style: _______________________________
33. Two close friends are chatting over coffee, sharing jokes and personal stories.
Style: _______________________________
34. A customer walks into a bakery and asks, “How much is a dozen of pandesal?” The cashier replies with
the price.
Style: ________________________________
35. A student visits a guidance counselor to discuss career options and receives advice based on their
interests and grades.
Style: _______________________________
36. A company executive delivers a speech at a formal business conference, addressing stakeholders and
using professional language.
Style: _______________________________
37. A priest recites a traditional prayer during a religious mass, using language that has remained
unchanged for centuries.
Style: _______________________________
38. A teacher explains a math concept to a student who asks questions for clarification during class.
Style: _______________________________
39. Two classmates talk about their weekend plans while walking to school, using slang and informal
expressions.
Style: _______________________________
40. A vendor at a market negotiates the price of mangoes with a buyer, discussing quantity and payment.
Style: _______________________________