What doesn't fit?
For Ability
A : Must
B: Be able to
C: Can/Can't
D: Could/Couldn't
Must
You spend too much time on your computer. You should/can't spend more time outdoors.
should
The new referee isn’t very popular _____ the students.
with
I may/must go to the party, but I'm not sure yet.
may
I definitely want to do well in life, so I guess I’m _________.
DAILY DOUBLE
ambitious
For Permission
A: May
B: Be allowed/permitted to
C: Had better (not)
D: Can
TRIPLE TRIPLE TRIPLE
Had better (not)
My parents were very strict when I was younger so I can/couldn't stay out late.
couldn't
I’m absolutely hopeless ____ tennis.
at
No, that can't/mustn't be Frank's jumper - it's too small!
CHOOSE A TEAM TO LOSE A TURN
can't
Jennifer doesn’t care if she wins or loses games. She’s not ________ at all.
competitive
A: Must
B: Have (got) to
C: Should have
D: Need to
Should have
The bus leaves at nine, so we mustn't/don't need to be late.
mustn't
People are sometimes afraid ____ new experiences.
DAILY DOUBLE
of
I’d love to go to the exhibition, but I might not/couldn't have time.
might not
I hate sitting around and doing nothing. I prefer to be ________ !
active
To show no obligation
A: Couldn't
B: Don't have to/Haven't got to
C: Don't need to/Needn't
Couldn't
We have to/needn't worry about food, because my mum says she’ll buy us pizzas.
needn't
I don’t think you should be embarrassed ____ your performance.
DAILY DOUBLE
about
Fern has got a big exam tomorrow – she can/must be nervous.
must
My sister doesn’t ever get nervous before exams. I’d like to be _________ like her!
confident
For Prohibition
A: Mustn't
B: Can't
C: Don't need to
D: Not be allowed/permitted to
E: May not
Don't need to
Thanks for the invitation, but I shouldn't/had better ask my parents before I say yes.
Do you think you were/will be allowed to come with us next Saturday?
had better
will be allowed
I love it when my parents say that they are proud __ me.
Jenny was really enthusiastic ___ her coach.
of
about
There will be some good speakers, so it must/should be interesting.
I can’t find my purse. Could/may it be in your bag?
should
Could
Oscar is always making beautiful things. He’s very _______.
I really like Tom, but sometimes he does foolish things. He’s not very ________.
creative
sensible