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/has to, need to
Which modal verbs do we use to give advice?
Should/ought to
Which modal verbs do we use for ability?
Can, could, be able to
Clue :
Mobile phones are strictly forbidden during exams.
By using Modal Auxiliary Verbs:
You ________ use mobile phones during exams.
Mustn't / Can't
Which modal verb do we use to express ability in the past?
Could
Which modal verbs do we use to express prohibition by laws and rules?
Mustn't
Can ought to be used to express ability?
No
"My sister __________ go to the library more often. She can't concentrate at home."
a) should to
b) ought to
c) must
B) ought to
Clue :
You are not allowed to enter the supermarket without a shirt on.
By using Modal Auxiliary Verbs:
You ________ enter the supermarket without a shirt on.
Mustn't / Can't
Is it possible to use could in the present tense?
Give an example
Yes!
"I could study more, but I don't do it"
Which modal verb(s) of obligation take the "-s"? Give examples
have to (has to) / need to (needs to)
Can should be used with ¨to¨?
No.
Is must a modal verb to express possibility?
No, it isn't
Clue:
Tomorrow I have a very important exam so I am going to study a lot.
By using Modal Auxiliary Verbs:
I … study a lot because I have a very important exam tomorrow.
have to / must
have to / must
True or false: can is more polite than could
False
Can must be used with ¨to¨?
NO.
True or false: Shouldn't is used for prohibition
false
Is this correct? "You oughtn't to be so irresponsible". Translate
Yes
I think it …. rain this afternoon because the sky is dark and cloudy.
might, is going to
Translate: Ella no troba cap llibre de geologia a la biblioteca.
She can't find any books on Geology at the library.
Translate: Has d'obeir els semàfors
You must obey the traffic lights
Choose the correct modal verb: (should/might/would) I go to the doctor?
should I go to the doctor?
Choose the correct modal verb: You _______ (might/can/can't) cook today. I cooked yesterday!
Clue:
I advise you to revise modal verbs before your test tomorrow.
By using Modal Auxiliary Verbs:
You … revise modal verbs before your test tomorrow.
should