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/need to
Which modal verbs do we use to give advice?
should
Which modal verbs do we use for permission?
may/could/can
I think it _______ rain this afternoon because the sky is dark and cloudy. (possibility)
might / may
Which modal verb do we use to express ability in the past?
Could
Which modal verbs do we use to express prohibition?
must not/mustn't ; cannot/can't
True or false: Shouldn't is used for prohibition
false
Which modal verbs do we use for possibility?
may/might/could
You _______ revise modal verbs before your test tomorrow. (advice/suggestion)
should
Choose the correct modal verb: She (can't /couldn't) find any books on Geology at the library this morning.
She couldn't find any books on Geology at the library this morning.
Choose the correct modal verb: You (must/should/can) obey your parents.
You must obey your parents.
Put the words in the right order:
stop / you / fast / should / food / eating
You should stop eating fast food.
Choose the correct modal verb: It (may/can/could) be faster to drive by car than bus.
It may/might be faster to drive by car than bus.
I _______ study a lot because I have a very important exam tomorrow. (necessity/obligation)
need to/have to (must is fine, but it sounds less natural in this context)