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 to / Need to
Which modal verbs do we use to give advice?
Should / Ought to (shouldn't / ought not to)
(I advise you to... I advise against...)
Which modal verbs do we use fos requesting?
Can or may
Mobile phones are strictly forbidden during the Final Exams.
You ________ use mobile phones during the Final 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?
must not / mustn't
can't
Which modals verbs do we use for suggesting?
should / shall
Which modal verbs do we use for probability?
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
True or false:
"can" is more polite than "could" when ask for a favor.
False
Can you help me to find the way?
Could you help me to find the way? ?
Is 'should' a modal verb to express obligation?
No, it isn't
Can should be used with ¨to¨?
No!!!
Is must a modal verb to express possibility?
No, it isn't
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
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.
True or false: Shouldn't is used for prohibition
false
True or false:
"May" is more formal than "might" when talking about possibilites.
True
We may build a better life in the next decade.
We might build a better life in the next decade.
I think it _______ rain this afternoon because the sky is dark and cloudy.
might / may/could
Which word can we use to express future ability?
Human beings __________ fly in the sky like bird in the future.
be able to
Human beings will be able to fly in the sky like bird in the future.
Say something you have to do when you study at school .
I have to wear uniform everyday.
I have to wear my classes.
We have to review the lessons.
Choose the correct modal verb: (should/might/could) I go to the doctor?
should I go to the doctor?
Complete with the correct modal verb:
It_________snow in mountains even in autumn.
It (may/might/can/could) snow in mountains even in autumn.
I advise you to review modal verbs before your test tomorrow.
I think you ______review modal verbs before your test tomorrow.
should / ought to