Complete the sentence using a modal verb.
How did you do on the test?I did ok, it ______ worse!
Which modal verbs do we use to express obligation?
Must or Have to
Which modal verbs do we use to give advice?
Should/ ought to
Which modal verbs do we use for expressing a lack of obligation?
(don't) have to
Past tense of Must
Which modal verb do we use to express general ability in the past?
Could
Which modal verbs do we use to express prohibition?
must not / mustn't
Complete the sentence using a modal verb.
I ____ move the table. It was too heavy.
I COULDN´T the table.
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.
Is should more formal than ought to?
No
Which modal verb do we use for ability in a single situation in the past?
Is 'should' a modal verb to express obligation?
No, it isn't
Is might a modal verb to give advice or to suggest?
No, it isn't
Can must be a modal verb to express possibility?
No, it cannot
Is ought to a Modal verb? What does it mean?
Advice (should)
True or false: must and have to are synonyms?
True
True or false: we use must to express probability
False
True or false: Should is used for prohibition
false
True or false: Must doesn't have a future form.
True
Why did you lie to him? You _____ (lie)! It is dishonest.
Shouldn't/mustn't
Create a sentence using a modal verb.
Many possible answers
Choose the correct modal verb: You (must/should/can) respect the traffic lights.
You must respect the traffic lights.
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?
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.
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