Ability
Name 2 of the 3 verbs used with the ability modality.
Can, could, and be able to.
What are the 2 modal verbs used to express willingness?
Will and would
When asking for permission, why should you use may instead of can?
May is more formal or polite.
True or False?
Certainty is expressed by the modal verb "Must."
True
Which modal auxiliary verb is used when a mild obligation is presented? (Recommendation)
Should
I ___ speak four languages.
Can
Complete this dialogue:
Sergio: ____ you marry me?
Ruby: Yes, I ____!
Will you marry me?
Yes, I will!
You ___ use my car if you want.
Can
Probability is expressed by the modal _______
Should
When an obligation comes intrinsically which modal auxiliary verb should you use?
Must
Paul _____ speak Chinese when he was a child
Yesterday, he said he _____ arrive at 7pm, but he never showed up.
Finish the dialogue:
Sergio: What does that sign say?Ruby: It says you ____ park here. We have to move the car.
Can't
You ____ be kidding! I would never hurt anyone!
Must
We ______ leave late this weekend. I saw a storm was coming on the news. (Recommendation)
Shouldn't
___ you ____ __ complete this task?
Finish this dialogue:
Ruby: I am arranging the seating plan for the wedding. ____ Carson sit with Caroline?
Sergio: I think he ____ ___. They hate each other.
Will and will not.
Finish the dialogue:
Ruby: ______ you be there earlier. I almost gave birth without you!
Sergio: Sorry I ______ be here earlier, there was so much traffic.
Couldn't
Couldn't
This rest area couldn't be a good place to stop.
Is this sentence correct? If it is not, correct it.
The rest area may/might not be a good place to stop.
I _____ ____ __ study at all for that exam, I'm so good in Mandarin. (Not necessary)
Didn't have to
We might definitely win the championship
Is this sentence correct? If not correct it.
We can definitely win the championship.
We might win the championship isn't accepted because it becomes a possibility modality instead of ability.
Complete the dialogue:
Sergio: I _____ like to eat this cake!
Ruby: No, you ____ have these pies instead.
Would and will
You ______ use your phone in class.
Must'nt
It can't be easy studying in a foreign country.
Is the sentence correct? If it is not, correct it.
The sentence is correct, can't be is the negative form of must in the present time.
I must work longer hours last weekend to pay for car payments.
Is this sentence correct? If it isn't, correct it and explain your reasoning.
I had to work longer hours last weekend to pay for car payments.