Permission
Which modal correctly expresses permission in this sentence?
"________ I use your pen for a moment?"
Hint: polite
Which modal expresses strong obligation?
A. can
B. might
C. must
D. may
Answer: C. must
Which modal expresses prohibition?
A. should
B. must not
C. ought to
D. may
Answer: B. must not
Which sentence correctly expresses permission?
A. You must attend the meeting.
B. You may leave after the program.
C. You cannot enter the room.
D. You should finish your homework.
Answer: B
Which sentence correctly expresses obligation?
A. You may skip the assembly.
B. Students must wear their uniform every day.
C. You cannot bring food inside.
D. You could finish the task later.
Answer: B
Which sentence correctly expresses prohibition?
A. You should wear your ID.
B. You may enter the library.
C. Students cannot use their phones during class.
D. You ought to listen to your teacher.
Answer: C
What is the difference between "can" and "may" when expressing permission?
Answer: "Can" is informal/casual permission; "may" is more formal and polite
What is the difference between "must" and "should"?
Answer: "Must" expresses strong/required obligation; "should" expresses mild advice or recommendation
Name THREE modals that express prohibition.
Answer: cannot, must not, may not, shall not (any 3 of these)
Rewrite this sentence using a different modal of permission without changing the meaning:
"You can borrow my book."
Answer: You may borrow my book.
Give one real-life school rule that uses a modal of obligation.
Answer: Use must/shall/should/ought to
What is wrong with this sentence?
"You must smoke inside the school campus."
Answer: "Must" express obligation, not prohibition. The correct modal should be "must not" pr "cannot" - "You must not smoke inside the school campus."