When do you use them?
Advice
Ability / Possibility
Obligation
Fix the error(s)
100

What modals do you use to give advice?

should / ought to / had better

100

Complete: I think __________ your shoes off inside. (you/should/take)

I think you should take your shoes off inside. 

100

Complete: Karen ______ play the vilolin 

can/ can’t/ is able to 

100

Students ________wear uniforms at some schools. It is a requirement. 

have to / must


100

He cans carries his bike upstairs. 

He can carry his bike upstairs. 

200

What modals do you use for obligation/necessity?

must and have to

200

Give advice in this situation: My dog is sick.

You had better/ ought to/ should take him to the vet. (other options too) 

200

I don't want to go to the pool. I_____ swim. 

can't / am not able to 

200

You ________ pay to visit most museums and art galleries in Washington, D.C. Entrance is usually free.

don’t have to 

200

You must to do your homework every day. 

You must do your homework every day. 

300

What modals do you use for lack of obligation/necessity?

don't have to/doesn't have to

300

Give advice for this situation: I don't have any money for vacation.

You should________

300

 ______ I borrow your pencil?

Can

300

To avoid getting sick, you ____ wash your hands frequently. 

must / have to / should

300

You supposed to drive the speed limit. 

You are supposed to drive the speed limit. 

400

What modals do you use to express prohibition?

be not allowed to / be not permitted to / must not

400

Give advice for this situation: I need some ideas to celebrate the end of the semester. 

You should______ . / You ought to _________. 

400

Tell me 3 things you can't do in your  class. 

You can't _______

400

Tell me 3 things students mustn't do in an exam. 

Students mustn't ___________

400

What I should do with this? 

What should I do with this? 

500

What modals do you use to be polite? 

could you / would you / may I

500

Give advice for this situation: My computer doesn't work.

You should go to the computer technician. (Other options available)

500

I will tell you the secret, but you________ tell anyone!!!

can't / aren't allowed to

500

You _________ use phones during tests.

must not / are not allowed to/ are not permitted to/ cannot
500

I rather stay home than go out. 

I would rather stay home than go out. 

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