Modals 1
Which modal verbs do we use to talk about ability/ lack of ability?
can/can't
Create a sentence with a modal which expresses a very small possibility.
might
I think you ___________ relax more. You have been working too much lately.
Create a sentence with a negative modal to give advice
shouldn't
You ______________ go shopping this weekend. We've got everything at home.
don't need to/needn't
You ________________ park in a no-parking area. It's forbidden.
mustn't
Create a sentence using a modal which expresses lack of necessity.
don't have to/needn't
You _____________ go in without a ticket. All seats are reserved.
can't
When I went to Spain for the first time, I _____________ speak a word of Spanish.
couldn't
All passengers ____________ put on their seatbelts during take-off and landing.
must
He's not picking up the phone. He _____________ be home yet, but I'm not sure.
might not
We're outdoors. You ___________ wear a mask here.
needn't
Children __________ play with matches.
mustn't
Mom, ___________ you pass me the sugar please?
could
In the US, young men _____________ join the army. It's voluntary.
needn't
You _____________ be very thirsty. I'll bring you something to drink right away.
must
He _______________ gone to the doctor when he started feeling ill. Now it's going to take longer for him to recover.
should have
They ____________ taken the wrong train. Otherwise, they would be here by now.
must have
She _______________ left the house quietly. I didn't hear her.
must have
You __________ go home now. You ______________ finish writing those emails. They can wait until tomorrow.
can/needn't