Modals 1
Which alternative verb is used for "can" to talk about ability?
be able to
Form a sentence with a negative modal for advice
shouldn't
When used in thrid person present tense modals do not have -s endings. True or False?
True
This is a hospital. You ___________ wear a mask here.
must or have to
There are plenty of tomatoes in the fridge. You _________ buy any more.
needn't or don't have to
Which three verbs do we use to talk about permission?
can, could, may
Form a sentence with a negative modal for ability in the past.
couldn't, wasn't/weren't able to
What does the modal verb in the sentence "He might have succeeded if he had tried harder." express?
possibility
You should have known better.
What is an alternative form of "should"?
ought to
Spontaneous offer:
I _______ arrange for him to be picked up.
will
Which alternative verb is used for "needn't"?
e.g. She needn't learn maths today because she did it yesterday.
not have to
She doesn't have to learn maths today.
Form a sentence with a negative modal for obligation
must not, mustn't or have not, hasn't / haven't
What is the difference between can and may when we ask for permission?
can = informal
may = formal
Today, we can leave early.
What is an altrenative form of "can".
are allowed to
My motorbike broke down in the middle of nowhere, but luckily I ________ fix it.
was able or could
Which three verbs do we use to talk about advice, suggestions?
should, had better, ought to
What is the difference between musn't and don't have to?
mustn't = prohibition
don't have to = no necessity
What is an auxiliary verb?
It's a helper verb used in combinaion with other verbs.
Take an umbrella. There's a high chance that it __________rain later.
could
You ___________ buy the tickets. I got two for free from dad.
didn't need to, didn't have to
Modal verbs don't have past or future tenses. What are two exeptions?
can --> could
will --> would
Which modal verb do we use to confirm something is true or it's the only realistic possibility?
must
It's snowing outside, it must be cold.
We had better leave now or we'll be late.
Does this modal verb express necessity/obligation or advice, suggestions?
advice, suggestion
Do you _____ get up early tomorrow?
Name two possible answers.
have to and need to
We ____ go home now. It is getting late, and we ____ get up very early tomorrow.
Don't use "should" in your answer.
had better /ought to
have to