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Complete the sentence using a modal verb.
You ______ apply for this position if you meet the qualifications
Can/ might
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
Complete the sentence using a modal verb
When I was a child, I ______ ride a bike, but now I can’t.
When I was a child, I could ride a bike, but now I can’t.
Complete the sentences with the correct modal verb
My boss ______ solve any technical issue because he has a lot of experience
My boss can solve any technical issue because he has a lot of experience
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.
Is should more formal than ought to?
No
Complete the sentence:
In customer service jobs, you ______ handle complaints politely and professionally
In customer service jobs, you must handle complaints politely and professionally
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
Nowadays, employees ______ multitask to meet deadlines.
Nowadays, employees must/ have to multitask to meet deadlines.
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.
Complete the sentence using a modal verb
You ______ learn how to use Excel if you want to get that position.
You should/ must learn how to use Excel if you want to get that position.