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Which Modals?
Fix the Mistake
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Permission, Request, Ability
Inference
100
Which two modals or phrasal modal means "good idea"?
should, ought to
100
Ought to I go to the doctor?
Ought to I --> Ought I Ought to I --> Should I
100
He _________________ move to Miami next year. He's not sure yet.
may/might/could
100
Logan usually ____ finish his homework in 15 minutes.
can / is able to
100
Jenna ___________________ (be) sick yesterday since she didn't come to work. (I'm not really certain about this because sometimes Jenna takes a day off to go shopping.)
may have been, might have been, or could have been
200
Which three modals are used to mean you are 50% sure about the future?
may, might, & could
200
She should of told me that she wasn't coming to class today.
of --> have
200
Roger forgot to buy a gift for his wife's birthday, and now she is upset. He __________________ (forget) to buy her a present. Now he regrets it.
shouldn't have forgotten
200
Would you mind if I ____ your printer?
used
200
Nick ____________________(lose) over 50 pounds. He looks so thin now. (I am very certain about this.)
must have lost
300
Which two modals mean "impossible".
cannot, could not
300
Would I borrow your book please?
Would --> may/could/can (might = very formal)
300
You _____________________ (warning) close your car windows. There is a heavy rainstorm coming.
had better
300
It's cold. Would you mind ____ for me?
closing
300

The package that I was expecting ____________________ (arrive) today because I don't see a box sitting in front of my door. (I am certain about this.)

could not have arrived cannot have arrived

400
3 modals/phrasal modals = present necessity/urgency
must, have got to, have to, (need to)
400
Last year, he had got to take 4 classes.
had got to --> had to
400
Jim ________________ work long hours because I usually don't see him get home until after 9:00 every night. (100% sure)
must
400
_____ you please cook dinner tonight? I need to study for 2 tests.
Would/will/could/can (request)
400
Mr. Johnson _____________________ (murder) his wife! He is a very nice man. It's impossible! The police is wrong!
couldn't have murdered
500
Which modal or phrasal modal means "past necessity"?
had to (or needed to)
500
She must not have eaten the pumpkin pie because she hates pumpkin.
must not --> cannot/couldn't (= impossible)
500

Sandra _____ be planning to get married soon because she has not started shopping for her wedding dress yet.

can't

500
Do you mind taking out the trash on your way out? ____________.
No, not at all. OR Of course not.
500
He _____ (eat) the cake. I'm not sure.
may have eaten might have eaten could have eaten