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
Which modal verb do we usually use to give advice?
Should
Which modal verbs do we use for requesting?
Can, may, would, could
What does the modal verb in the sentence "I will call you on Monday" express?
A planned future/a promise.
Which modal verb do we use to express ability in the past?
Could
Which modal verbs do we use to express lack of obligation?
Don't have to / haven't got to
Which modals verbs can we use for suggesting?
Can, could and shall (and should).
Which modal verbs do we use for possibility?
Can, Could, May and Might
What does the modal verb in the sentence "Would you pass me the salt?" express?
Request
Is will a modal verb to indicate ability?
No. Will is used for future actions.
Is would a modal verb to express obligation?
No. Would is used for hypothetical actions for to show politeness.
Is might a modal verb to give advice?
Not really. Might feels a little too weak for advice.
You may have confused me with someone else
Is this correct?
Yes, it is.
What does the modal verb in the sentence "We should consult the doctor first" express?
Recommendation, Advice
True or false: can is more polite than could
False
True or false: Have to and must can be used in the same way.
True or false: Should and Might have the same meaning.
False
Is this sentence correct? Should we discussed the problem at the meeting?
No. Always use a base form verb after a modal verb.
What does the modal verb in the sentence "You don't have to wear a school uniform" express?
Lack of obligation
Choose the correct one: I can\could walk from an early age
could
Choose the correct modal verb: Your teacher says, "You (must/should) wear a uniform. It's the school rule".
You must wear a uniform. It's the school rule.
Reorder the words:
be careful possessions should with you your
You should be careful with your possessions
Choose the correct modal verb: That (may, must, might not, can't ) be a whale! It's too small.
Can't be
What does the modal verb in the sentence "His story must be true" express?
Certainty