Ability
Which modal do we use to express ability in the present?
Can
Which modal verbs and modal like verbs do we use to show obligation?
Must, have to
Which modal verb do we usually use to GIVE ADVICE?
Should
Which modals can we use for making requests?
Can, could, may, would
What would you suggest to a person that wanted to improve their health?
You should.... / You shouldn't... / You might want to.... / You could.../ You ought to....
Which modal verb do we use to express ability in the past?
Could
Which modal verbs do we use to show prohibited?
Mustn't, Can't
Which modal verbs can we use for SUGGESTING?
Can, could, should, shall-(normally in Br. Eng.)
Which modals do we use to show possibility?
Can, could, may, might
Which TURE MODAL VERBS can we use the word "to" immediately after?
example: must to, should to
NONE of them
There are some verbs that ACT like modal verbs and can have the word 'to' after, for example have to and ought to. But they are not true modal verbs.
True or False: Will is a modal verb that can be used to express ability in certain situations?
False
Which modal verb do we use to show that something is not mandatory and that we have a choice to do it or not to do it.
Don't have to
True or False: Should and Might have the same meaning.
False
You may have confused me with someone else. Is this correct?
Yes, it is.
What does the modal verb in this sentence "Would you please pass me the salt?" express?
A request
True or False: Can is more polite than could.
False - Could + pronoun or may + pronoun are both more polite than can. Can is not impolite but it is more casual.
Ture or False: Must and Have to are used exactly the same in American English but a bit differently in British English.
Ture.
In American English they are used exactly the same, however must is not very commonly used.
In British English must is more of a rule from an outside source. (I must wear a school uniform. The rule coming from the school.)
Use SHOULD in the NEGATIVE to give a suggestion.
You shouldn't......
Chose the correct modal verb: That (may be, might be, should be, must be) John's wallet. He was the only one here last night.
(99% certainty)
Must be
What does the modal verb in this sentence "You should go to the doctor tomorrow if you're still feeling ill." express?
Recommendation / Advice
Using the correct modal, tell us 3 things that you were able to do or were not able to do at the age of 10.
I could/ couldn't .... (3x)
What is the past tense of must?
Had to
(there is not past of must)
Put the words in order to make a proper sentence:
(doctor, You, feeling, should, to, the, are, if, you, still, go, tomorrow, bad)
You should go to the doctor tomorrow if you are still feeling bad.
Choose the correct modal verb: That (may, must, might not, can't) be a whale! It's much too small.
(99% certainty)
Can't
What does the modal verb in the sentence "We don't have to wear high heels to work." express?
Lack of obligation / there is a choice.
We can wear high heels if we want to, but it is not required.