Modal Verbs
When I was 10, I ____ speak German, but now I can!
couldn't
wasn't able to
Ben can driving, but he prefers to take the bus.
can drive
I would like (invite) ___ you to dinner sometime.
to invite
The Johnsons are considering to sell their antique store.
...are considering selling...
It ___ rain this weekend, but I'm not sure.
could / might / may
He can't go to the movie tonight, he ______ study for his final test.
has to / must / has got to
Before I left on my trip last month, I must get a passport.
Theresa, would you mind (mail) ____ this letter on your way home?
mailing
I am excited for start college this September.
am excited about starting / am excited to start
The students are all looking forward ___ (have) ______ a week off.
to having
Because we have a test tomorrow, our teacher gave us homework to review, but she said we _____ do it.
don't have to
A few of our classmates can't to come to the party.
can't come
I've decided (look) _____ for another job. I'll never be happy here.
to look
Swim with a group of people is more enjoyable than swim alone.
Swimming... swimming...
Yesterday I could run 5 miles.
was able to
Are you ready for the test tomorrow? It ____ be difficult.
could / may / might
Take your warm clothes with you. It will maybe snow.
It may snow. / Maybe it will snow.
I'm really sorry. I didn't mean (hurt) ____ your feelings.
to hurt
Meeting new people it is interesting.
Meeting new people is interesting.
Tom has three bicycles. He (modal verb?) ____ really enjoy (bike) ____.
must really enjoy
You _____ use your phone while driving. It's illegal.
must not
Our teacher gave us worksheets to practice the grammar before the test, but she said we must not do it.
...we don't have to do it...
When did you decide (put off) ___ (take) ___ your driver's test?
to put off taking
Elena made this sweater with her hands.
...sweater by hand.
You should really (consider) ___ (quit) ____ (smoke)____. It's bad for your health.
consider quitting smoking