Modal Verbs for Advice and Regret
100
Which two words do we use in English to offer advice and suggestions or to give choices.
could
might (want to)
100
Name 3 Modal Verb Expressions to use for Permission, Necessity, or obligation.
Examples:
be allowed to/can
be required to/have to
be supposed to/may
100
Which two expressions do we use to express ability in the past, present, and future tenses?
Answers: be able to + can
100
What modal verb is used to ask for permission?
Example answers: may, can, could
100
Which modal verb indicates a strong obligation?
Example answer: must
200
Walk to the white board and write one sentence giving someone advice using could or might to help someone improve their English speaking skills.
Example: You could hire a private English tutor to help you outside of class.
200
Which modal verbs do we use to talk about permission in the present and future?
Example:
can/can not
may/may not
200
Which two words do we use to express ability in the future?
200
Use a modal verb to express ability in a sentence. Walk to the white board and write the sentence.
Example answer: I can ride a bike
200
Use a modal verb to express necessity in a sentence. Go to the white board and write a sentence.
Example answer: You must wear a helmet.
300
Walk to the white board and write one piece of advice using "might not want to" for someone that might visit your home country.
Example: You might not want to visit during the winter, as it can get very cold and snowy in many areas.
300
Which modal expressions do we use for permission in the present, past, and future?
Examples: be allowed to/will be allowed to/be permitted to (formal)
300
Which two expressions do we use to express past ability?
Answer: could and was/were able to
300
What modal verb suggests a polite request for permission?
Example: could
300
What modal verb would you use to give advice?
Example answer: Should
300
Which words do we use to say something is a good or bad idea?
should or shouldn't; ought to
Which modal expressions do we use to express necessity obligation in the present and future?
Examples:
be required to/be supposed to/have to/must/must be required
400
Describe a situation where you might use "can" and "could" to express ability.
Example answers:
I can swim
I could swim when I was younger
400
Provide a sentence to express permission. Walk to the white board and write the sentence.
Example answers:
May I go to the bathroom?
You are not allowed to talk during a test.
400
Provide a sentence using "ought to" to express advice. Go to the white board and write a sentence.
Example answer: You ought to see a doctor.
500
Go to the white board and write a warning or strong advice with a modal verb to say to someone you know from your home country that will come to America to visit you.
Example: You should be careful when driving here, as traffic can be very hectic and different from what you're used to.
500
What modal verb expression do we use as the past form of must? Since we don't use must in the past.
had to
500
Go to the write board and write a sentence using
will + be able to
to express future ability for you in the future
Example: I will be able to travel more when I graduate
500
What is the difference between "can" and "may" in terms of permission?
Go to the write board and show the difference.
Example answer: Can" is informal and often used in everyday situations, while "may" is more formal and polite.
500
Write two sentences using "must" and "have to" in terms of obligation. Two students go to the white board and write their sentence.
Examples:
You must come to class on time.
I have to leave early to go see the doctor.