Complete the sentences with the correct modal verb.
You ____ touch the artwork in the museum.
mustn't
I think I've got an upset stomach. Don't worry you mustn't / don't have to / shouldn't finish your meal. I'll make some tea instead.
don't have to
____ you ____ (help) me with my homework?
Can / could / may you help me with my homework?
"He could play the piano when he was younger." What does "could" mean in this sentence?
"Could" refers to a past ability.
I don't can swim very well.
I can't swim very well.
They ____ visit their grandparents this weekend, but they’re not sure yet.
may / might
This meat smells bad. You don't need to / don't have to / mustn't eat it! It will make you ill.
mustn't
Why ____ we ____ (take) an umbrella today? It’s not raining.
Why should we take an umbrella today? It's not raining.
"She might be at home, but I'm not sure." What does "might" mean in this sentence?
"Might" expresses uncertainty or possibility/probability.
He don't have to go to the meeting today.
He doesn't have to go to the meeting today.
She ____ call her parents before going to the concert.
should
He feels very weak. He doesn't need to / should / shouldn't eat something. He hasn't eaten since Friday!
should
____ we ____ (leave) early to avoid the traffic?
Should we leave early to avoid the traffic?
"You don't need to bring a gift to the party." What does "don't need to" mean in this sentence?
"Don't need to" means there's no requirement or necessity to do something.
He should working harder if he wants to pass the exam.
He should work harder if he wants to pass the exam.
We ____ be at school at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow for the test.
have to
Grandma's cholesterol is high. She shouldn't / doesn't need to / doesn't have to eat fatty meat.
shouldn't
____ I ____ (try) your cake? It looks delicious!
Can / could / may I try your cake? It looks delicious!
"You should see a doctor if you're not feeling well." What does "should" mean in this sentence?
"Should" suggests advice or recommendation.
We could to visit our grandparents this weekend.
We could visit our grandparents this weekend.
He ____ be very tired after the long trip.
must
Are these vegetables clean? Yes. You shouldn't / mustn't / don't need to wash them again.
don't need to
____ she ____ (buy) the tickets for the concert?
Does she need to / have to buy the tickets for the concert?
"He must be tired after running for two hours." What does "must" mean in this sentence?
"Must" indicates a logical assumption or conclusion.
He doesn’t must work on weekends, it's his choice.
He doesn't have to work on weekends, it's his choice.