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 to and need to.
Which modal verbs do we use to give advice?
Should and ought to.
What does the modal verb in the sentence "I will call you on Monday" express?
Promise
Which modal verb do we use to express ability in the past?
Could
Which modal verbs do we use to express lack of obligation?
Don't have to, needn't.
The negative form of should ?
Should not
shouldn't
What does the modal verb in the sentence "Would you pass me the salt?" express?
Request
Is be able to a modal verb to indicate ability?
Yes, it is
Is would a modal verb to express obligation?
No, it isn't
Is might a modal verb to give advice or to suggest?
No, it isn't
What does the modal verb in the sentence "We should consult the doctor first" express?
Recommendation
True or false: can is more polite than could
False
True or false: Have to and must can be used indistincltly.
False
True or false: Should and ought to have the same meaning.
True
What does the modal verb in the sentence "You needn't that course" express?
Lack of obligation
Choose the correct modal verb: She (can/could/be able to) find any restaurant in New York city
She can find any restaurant in New York City.
Choose the correct modal verb: You (must/have to/need to) study a lot. You have an exam tomorrow.
You have to study a lot. You have an exam tomorrow.
Choose the correct modal verb: (should/ought to/shall) we dance?
Shall we dance?
What does the modal verb in the sentence "His story can't be true" express?
Impossibility