Grammar
Advice
Ability / Possibility
(Lack of) Obligation/Prohibition
100

What modal do you use for prohibition?

Can't/ Must not

100

Complete: I think __________ take your shoes off inside.

I think you SHOULD take your shoes off inside 

100

I don't want to go to the pool. I_____ swim. 

can't

100

 Employees ________respect the company's policies. 

have to/must


200

What modals do you use for ability and possibility?

Can and could

200

Give advice for this situation: My computer doesn't work.

You should go to the computer technician. 

You'd better fix it quickly if you need it for work!

You ought to buy a new one

200
A: Is your sister coming tonight?

B: I haven't talked to her but she _____ come.

Might / may / could

200

You _________ take phones into the exam room 

can't/ are not allowed to

300

What modals do you use for obligation/necessity?

must / have to

need to

300

Give advice in this situation: My dog is sick.

You should take him to the vet.

You ought to feed it better!

You'd better be careful with its health! 

300

It ______ be him, he's in Australia right now!

can't

300

You ________ pay to visit most museums and art galleries in NY. Entrance is usually free.

don’t have to 

400

What modals do you use for lack of obligation/necessity?

don't have to, doesn't have to, don't need to/needn't

400

Give advice for this situation: I don't have any money for vacation.

You should save some money before you go.

You ought to find an extra job.

You'd better postpone your plans.

400

Would you _______ come with us to California during spring break?

Be able to

400

1. I ____ work on Sunday because we welcome important clients. 


1. have to/ must

500

What modals do you use to give advice?

should/ shouldn't


500

Give advice for this situation: I need some ideas to celebrate the end of the semester. 

You should throw a party!

You ought to plan a trip and you'd better buy the flight tickets now if you want to save money!

500

I _____ send you all the documents yesterday, but I _____ send them next week.

I COULDN'T send you all the documents yesterday, but I'LL BE ABLE TO send then next week.

500

Tell me 3 things students mustn't do in an exam. 

Students mustn't cheat!

Students mustn't use their phone!

Students mustn't speak!