Ability
Which modal verb has the same meaning as 'be able to'?
can
Name 3 modal verbs for possibility or logic that ARE NOT followed by the word 'to'
Could/couldn't, can't, may, might, must
Find the mistake in this sentence: The sign says that you must to remove your shoes.
To - delete it.
Which modal verb is usually used in a 1st conditional sentence?
Will (not)
In 2nd conditional sentences we use a verb in the past tense. Are we talking about situations in the past, or in the present/future?
Present/future
Complete the sentence: When I was little I ............. speak English, but now I can.
Couldn't / wasn't able to
Find the mistake in this sentence: I might will go to the cinema next weekend.
Will - delete it.
'You don't have to learn all the words to the songs.'
Is it necessary? Is it possible? Do we have a choice?
No; yes; yes
Complete the sentence in a logical way: We ......... be able to see our families if we go home for the holidays.
will / may / might
Find the mistake in this sentence: If I know the answer, I would tell you.
know - should be 'knew'
Complete with the correct form of 'be':
I ....... not able to
You ......... not able to
She .......n't able to
am; are; is
Complete the sentence: He .............. be Matt's brother, Matt doesn't have a brother!
can't
What phrase do we use to talk about necessity in the past?
Had to
Complete the sentence: If you ........... hurry up, we'll be late for the match!
don't
Complete the question with the verbs in brackets and a suitable modal verb: If I ........... (ask) you what your favourite food was, what ............. you .......... (say)?
asked; would/could/might; say
Change this sentence to a future meaning: 'I am able to go to the party.'
I will be able to go to the party.
Complete the sentence: She ........... .......... heard the news from someone else, I certainly didn't tell her.
must have
Give 2 modal verbs that are used to say that something is NOT ALLOWED.
mustn't / can't / may not
Which TWO words could go at the start of this sentence?
........... you come to visit me, I'll take you to the chocolate café.
If / when
Do I need a comma in this sentence? If so, where?
If I had enough money I would eat out every day.
Yes - after 'money'
What is the difference between 'was/were able to' and 'could' for ability in the past?
'Was/were able to' is for ONE specific action, 'could' is general.
To talk about possibility or logic in the past, we need three verbs. The first one is a modal verb, but what is the second one? What form should the third one be in?
have + past participle e.g. You may have been right, but no-one will ever know for sure.
Complete the sentence: Why did you do the activity together? You were ................ ........ do it independently so that I could see everyone's progress!
supposed to
Say ALL of the modal verbs which could go in the space:
She ............. be able to help you when she finishes this task.
will, might, may, should
What are ALL the possible modal verbs that could go in the space?
I .............. be disappointed if I couldn't visit London.
would/might/may