Modals: Ability & Permission
Which modal verb is used to express present ability?
Can
Which modal verb expresses strong obligation (similar to a rule)?
Must
Complete: “If you heat water to 100°C, it ___.”
boils
Complete: “If I ___ (be) rich, I would travel the world.”
were
Which speech style uses fixed expressions (e.g., prayers, oaths)?
Frozen Style
Fill in: “When I was 8, I ___ swim very well.”
Could
Fill in: “Students ___ wear their uniforms every Monday.”
Must
Which conditional is used for facts and universal truths?
Zero Conditional
Which conditional is used for imaginary/unreal present situations?
Second Conditional
Which speech style is often used in academic or professional settings?
Formal Style
Which modal verb is used to ask for polite permission?
May / Could
Which modal verb shows lack of necessity?
Don’t have to / Need not
Complete: “If it rains tomorrow, we ___ stay home.”
will
Correct: “If I studied harder, I will pass the test.”
If I studied harder, I would pass the test.
Which speech style do we use with close friends and family?
Intimate Style
Rewrite: “You are allowed to go to the party.”
You may go to the party.
Rewrite: “It is not necessary to bring your laptop.”
You don’t have to bring your laptop.
Which conditional is used for real or possible future situations?
First Conditional
Complete: “If she had left earlier, she ___ (not/miss) the bus.”
would not have missed
Give one example of casual style.
“Hey, what’s up?”
Correct the sentence: “Can I borrow your book yesterday?”
Could I borrow your book yesterday?
Identify the error: “You mustn’t to eat in class.”
You mustn’t eat in class.
Identify: “If people don’t water plants, they die.” → Which type of conditional?
Zero Conditional
Which conditional expresses regret or things that cannot be changed?
Third Conditional
“The president addresses the nation on TV.” → Which speech style?
Formal Style