ABILITY
Which modal verb do we use to express ability in the present?
Can
Which modal verbs do we use to express obligation?
Must
Which modal verbs do we use fos requesting?
Can or may
What does the modal verb in the sentence "Julie can swim very well" express?
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
Which modal verbs do we use for probability?
May and might
What does the modal verb in the sentence "Could you pass me the salt?" express?
Formal request
Is it possible to use could for present abilities?
No, it is not.
Is should a modal verb to express obligation?
No, it isn't
Is must a modal verb to express possibility?
No, it isn't
What does the modal verb in the sentence "We should consult the doctor first" express?
Recommendation / suggestions / advice
True or false: can is more polite than could
False
True or false: we use must to express probability
False
True or false: May is more formal than might.
True
What does the modal verb in the sentence "You mustn't sleep during class" express?
Prohibition
Choose the correct modal verb: She (can't /couldn't) find any restaurant in New York city today.
She can't find any restaurant in New York City today.
Choose the correct modal verb: You (must/should/can) respect the traffic lights.
You must respect the traffic lights.
Choose the correct modal verb: It (may/can/might) be faster to drive by car than bus.
It may be faster to drive by car than bus.
What does the modal verb in the sentence "He couldn't play video games when he was 3 years old" express?
Past inability