Modal Meanings
This modal expresses advice: "You _____ study for the exam."
You should study for the exam.
You _____ bring your own lunch; food is provided.
You don't have to bring your own lunch; food is provided.
Change to passive: "The chef cooks the meal."
The meal is cooked by the chef
Correct the sentence: "The book was write by the author."
The book was written by the author
You should get some rest.
advice
Which modal completes the sentence? "Students _____ leave early if they finish the test."
Students can leave early if they finish the test.
Drivers _____ stop at a red light
Drivers must stop at a red light
They clean the classrooms every day.
The classrooms are cleaned every day.
Correct the sentence: "The homework must completed today."
The homework must be completed today
You must wear a uniform.
obligation
What meaning does the modal express?
"Must I finish this today?"
necessity/obligation
It looks cloudy. It ______ rain later.
It looks cloudy. It might/may rain later.
The company will launch a new product.
A new product will be launched by the company
Correct the sentence: "The cars is manufactured in Germany."
The cars are manufactured in Germany
It might rain later.
Possibility
What meaning does the modal express?
"You can't park here."
prohibition
You ______ bring food to the party. There will be plenty.
You don't have to bring food to the party. There will be plenty.
Someone stole my bike
My bike was stolen
Correct the sentence: "The letters can sent tomorrow."
The letters can be sent tomorrow
You can't enter this room
Prohibition
What meaning does the modal express?
"It may snow tonight."
Possibility
The doorbell is ringing. That ______ be Sarah; she said she would arrive at 7.
The doorbell is ringing. That must be Sarah; she said she would arrive at 7.
The scientists have discovered a new planet.
A new planet has been discovered by the scientists
The bridge has be repaired
The bridge has been repaired
May I leave early
permission