Modals

Advisability

100

Should

You want to buy a new washing machine. Where should you go?

200

Should

Your child wants $200 sneakers. What should you do?

300

Out to

You have a $1,500 debt on your credit card. What ought you do?

400

Ought to

You want to find a birthday card for your friend. What ought you do?

500

Had better

It's your spouse's birthday. What had you better do?

Necessity

100

Must

You want to save money. What must you do?

200

Must

The refrigerator in your apartment is always breaking. What must you do?

300

Have to

You want to go on vacation. What do you have to do?

400

Have to

Your spouse wants to buy an expensive car. What do you have to do?

500

Have got to

Your phone bill is too expensive. What have you got to do?

Ability

100

Can

Your house is too small. What can you do?

200

Can

You need to borrow money to get a new car. What can you do?

300

Could

Your car won't start. What could you do?

400

Could

Your friend doesn't have enough money. What could she do?

500

To be able to

You need a better job. What are you able to do?