Ability
Which modal verb do we use to express ability in the present?
Can
Which modal verbs do we use to express obligation?
Must
Have/has to
Which modal verbs do we use to give advice?
Should/ought to
Clue :
Mobile phones are strictly forbidden during the Cambridge Exams.
By using Modal Auxiliary Verbs:
You ________ use mobile phones during the Cambridge Exams.
Mustn't / Can't
Which modal verb do we use to express ability in the past?
Could
Which modal verbs do we use to express prohibition by laws and rules?
Mustn't
Can ought to be used to express ability?
No
Clue :
You are not allowed to enter the supermarket without a shirt on.
By using Modal Auxiliary Verbs:
You ________ enter the supermarket without a shirt on.
Mustn't / Can't
Is it possible to use could for present abilities?
No, it is not.
Is 'should' a modal verb to express obligation?
No, it isn't
Can should be used with ¨to¨?
No.
Clue:
Tomorrow I have a very important exam so I am going to study a lot.
By using Modal Auxiliary Verbs:
I … study a lot because I have a very important exam tomorrow.
have to / must
have to / must
True or false: can is more polite than could
False
Can must be used with ¨to¨?
NO.
True or false: Shouldn't is used for prohibition
false
Clue:
I advise you to wear a coat outside, otherwise you'll catch a cold.
By using Modal Auxiliary Verbs:
You … wear a coat outside.
'd better
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/has to) obey the traffic lights.
You must obey the traffic lights.
Choose the correct modal verb: (should/might/would) I go to the doctor?
should I go to the doctor?
Clue:
I advise you to review modal verbs before your test tomorrow.
By using Modal Auxiliary Verbs:
You … review modal verbs before your test tomorrow.
should