Modal Verbs Jeopardy -- 2 ESO

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100

Complete the sentence using a modal verb.

How did you do on the test?

I did ok, it ______ worse!

It COULD HAVE BEEN worse.

200

Which modal verb do we use to express general ability in the past?

Could

300

Which modal verb do we use for ability in a single situation in the past?

Was/were able to

400

True or false: must and have to are synonyms?

True

500

Create a sentence using a modal verb.

Many possible answers

2

100

Which modal verbs do we use to express obligation?

Must or Have to

200

Which modal verbs do we use to express prohibition?

must not / mustn't

300

Is 'should' a modal verb to express obligation?

No, it isn't

400

True or false: we use must to express probability

False

500

Choose the correct modal verb: You (must/should/can) respect the traffic lights.

You must respect the traffic lights.

3

100

Which modal verbs do we use to give advice?

Should/ ought to

200

Complete the sentence using a modal verb.

I ____ move the table. It was too heavy.

I COULDN´T the table.

300

Is might a modal verb to suggest?

No, it isn't

400

True or false: Should is used for prohibition

false

500

Choose the correct modal verb: I've been feeling under the weather lately. (should/might/could) I  go to the doctor?

Should I go to the doctor?

4

100

Mary gave me a letter to send. I (could, should, mustn't) forget to mail it. 

Mary gave me a letter to send. I mustn't forget to mail it.

200

You are trying to give advice to a friend about whether or not they should quit their job. Create a sentence giving them some advice using modal verbs.

Many possible answers.

Ex) In my opinion, you should quit your job because you boss is horrible and you don´t make much money. If I were you, I would start looking for a new job.

300

Can must  be a modal verb to express possibility?

No, it cannot

400

True or false: Must doesn't have a future form.

True

500

Choose the correct modal verb: 

You _______ be late for the interview, otherwise, the job offer will be jeopardized. 

You mustn't be late for the interview, otherwise, the job offer will be jeopardized.

5

100

We have enough milk in the fridge so we (modal verb) buy some more. 

We have enough milk in the fridge so we (should/must) buy some more.

200

Is should more formal than ought to?

No

300

Is ought to a Modal verb? What does it mean?

Advice (should)

400

Why did you lie to him?  You _____ (lie)! It is dishonest.

Shouldn't/mustn't

500

You (mustn't/don't have to/oughtn't) help me move tomorrow, we can do it at the weekend, if you prefer.

don't have to