When do you use them?
Advice
Ability / Possibility
Obligation
Permission
100

What modals do you use to give advice?

should/shouldn't

100
Complete: I don’t think __________ your shoes off inside (you/should/take)

I don’t think you should take your shoes off inside 

100

Complete: Karen ______ play the vilolin 

can/ can’t/ is able to 

100

Complete: Students ________wear uniforms at our school 

have to/must


100

Complete: ________ I borrow your book?

Yes, you _____ .

Can

200

What modals do you use to express prohibition?

mustn’t

200

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

You should______

200

Tell me 3 things you can't do in your  class. 

You can't _______

200

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

Students mustn't ___________

200

Complete:

Teacher, ___ I go to the bathroom?

May/ can

300

What modals do you use for ability and possibility?

Can, could, may, might

300

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

You should go to the computer technician. (Other options available)

300

I will tell you the secret, but you________ tell anyone!!!

can't

300

You _________ take phones into the exam room 

mustn’t

300

Complete:

_____ my friend join us for dinner? ( should/ might/ could)

Could

400

What modals do you use for obligation/necessity?

must and have to

400

Give advice in this situation: My dog is sick.

You should take him to the vet (other options too) 

400

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

can't

400

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

don’t have to 

400

Give an example of permission

.

500

What modals do you use for probability?

may

500

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

You should________

500

 ______ I borrow your pencil?

Can

500

To prevent Coronavirus you____wash your hands frequently. 

must/have to 

500

Complete:

___ I have a glass of water, please?

(could/ have to/ may)

Could/ may