ABILITY
It is the modal verb we use to express ability in the present
What is can?
They are the modal verbs or peri-modals we use to express obligation
What are Must / Have to / Need to
They are the modal verbs we use to give advice
What are Should / Ought to (shouldn't / ought not to)?
They are the modal verbs we use for requesting?
What are Can or may ?
Mobile phones are strictly forbidden during the Cambridge Exams.
You ________ use mobile phones during the Cambridge Exams.
mustn't / can't
It is the modal verb we use to express ability in the past
What is could?
They are the modal verbs we use to express prohibition
What are must not / mustn't / can't ?
They are the modals verbs we use for suggesting
What are should / shall?
They are the modal verbs we use for low probability
What are May and might ?
You are not allowed to enter the supermarket without a shirt on.
You ________ enter the supermarket without a shirt on.
mustn't / can't
Have to, need to, be able to are examples.
What are peri-modal expressions?
No, this modal does not express an obligation.
Is 'should' a modal verb to express obligation?
No, it cannot be used after "should".
Can to be used after should?
False. It isn't a modal verb to express possibility
True or false? Mustn't is used to express possibility.
Tomorrow I have a very important exam so I am going to study a lot.
I ...... study a lot because I have a very important exam tomorrow.
need to / have to / must
False. It is less polite than could
True or False? Can is more polite than could
You can't use it after a modal.
(ex:) What is the preposition to?
False. It is not used for prohibition
True or false? (ex) Shouldn't is used for prohibition.
True. It is more formal than might.
True or false? May is more formal than might.
I think it .... rain this afternoon because the sky is dark and cloudy.
might / may
Choose the correct modal verb: She (can't /couldn't) find any books on Geology at the library right now.
She can't find any books on Geology at the library right now.
Choose the correct modal verb: You (must/should/can) respect the traffic lights.
You must respect the traffic lights.
Choose the correct modal verb: (should/might/could) I go to the doctor's?
Should I go to the doctor's?
It is the modal verb we use to phrase a familiar requesting, i.e. (at dinner with your close family:) ..... you pass me the bread please?
What is can?
I advise you to revise modal verbs before your test tomorrow.
You ... revise modal verbs before your test tomorrow.
should / ought to