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We use modals to indicate whether we believe something is certain, possible, or impossible, or to make recommendations.
True or False?
TRUE!
With this modal verb, we express an ability that we can do or cannot do.
True or False?
F A L S E !
Choose the correct definition for the Modal Verb ''Can'':
a) to say that something is possible, but not certain
b) to express an ability
c) to express an obligation
b) to express an ability
Choose the correct definition for the Modal Verb ''Should'':
a) to make suggestions and give advice
b) to express a possibility
c) to express an ability
a) to make suggestions and give advice
The modal verb "must" is used to talk about rules that must be followed, obligations, and necessities.
TRUE OR FALSE?
T R U E !
We also use them to do things like talk about ability, ask permission, and make requests and offers.
True or False?
TRUE !
Choose the correct answer to refuse permission, but in a formal and empathic way:
a) I may need another year of school.
b) You may visit the doctor.
c) You may not borrow the car until you get your licence.
C ) You may not borrow the car until you get your licence.
Read the following sentence and choose the correct definition:
I can help you out with your homework.
a) when we DON’T have the ability to do something
b) to ask questions about an ability
c) the ability to do something
c) the ability to do something
Complete the following sentence according to your knowledge and examples practised in class:
I’m very tired. I should ..................
stay home
sleep
rest a little bit
Complete the following statement:
We use MUST NOT to talk about ..............
a) a necessity
b) What is not permitted
c) an obligation
b) what is not permitted
Mention the four modals seen in sessions.
May-Might / Can
Should / Must
Choose the correct answer according to the situation.
a) I might watch another episode. I already finished my homework, but I am sleepy.
b) I may stay outside during the pandemic.
c) We might go to school with a uniform.
a) I might watch another episode, I already finished my homework but I am sleepy.
We use CAN to make questions about an ability.
TRUE OR FALSE?
T R U E !
We also use shouldn't to express an obligation.
TRUE OR FALSE?
F A L S E !
Complete with Must or Mustn't.
I ______ speak loudly in the library.
MUSTN'T
Are there more Modal Verbs besides the ones we learned?
YES OR NO?
Y E S !
Could, Will, Would, Have to, Ought to.
Make the necessary changes to this sentence to transform it into a POSSIBILITY.
Maria is feeling sick today. She's not going to the party tomorrow.
Maria is feeling sick today. She might not go to the party tomorrow.
Use your creativity and make a sentence using the modal verb CAN.
I can run for 1 hour straight.
She can speak 2 languages.
They can watch videos all day long.
Read the following situation and give a suggestion or recommendation as if you were talking to a friend.
My family suffer from Diabetes as a genetic disease.
You should.........
Create a sentence using must according to this situation:
Daniela is at a party; she got there in her car. She is with her friends, having fun. Of course, there are a lot of drinks and they've been drinking since they arrived at the party.
You must not drink and drive!
You must call an uber!
You must have a designated driver.