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Which Modals?
Editing Errors
Modals
Giving Advice
Speculations & Conclusions
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Which two modals are used to suggest?
should, ought to
100
Ought to I go to the doctor?
Replace ought to with should.
100
Most evenings, Jennifer _____________________(ability) finish her homework in less than 15 minutes.
can or is able to
100
I'm thirsty!
Why don't you get a drink of water. Answers will vary.
100
Jenna ___________________ (be) sick today 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 be, might be, or could be
200
Which three modals are used to express a future possibility?
may, might, & could
200
She should telled me that she wasn't coming to class today.
She should tell me that she isn't coming to class today.
200
He _________________ (future possibility) move to Miami next year.
may, might, could
200
I need to get to New York fast!
You could take the next airplane. Answers will vary.
200
Nick ____________________(lose) over 50 pounds. He looks so thin now. (I am almost certain about this.)
must have lost
300
Which two modals express obligation?
Should, have to, have got to, must, ought to
300
May you help me with my I-20?
Could you help me with my I-20?
300
You _____________________ (urgent advice) close your car windows. There is a heavy rainstorm coming.
had better
300
A student got a bad grade on a test. What should he do? Give 2 pieces of advice with different modals.
He should study more! He ought to ask the teacher for help!
300
The package that I was expecting ____________________ (arrive) today because I don't see a box sitting in front of my door.
must not have arrived
400
Which four modals are used to express ability?
can, could, know how to and be able to
400
Last year, he had got to take SL 102, SG 102 and RW 102.
Last year, he had to take SL 102, SG 102 and RW 102.
400
Jim ________________ (almost 100% certain assumption) work long hours because I usually don't see him get home until after 9:00 every night.
must, has to, or has got to
400
Little Johnny was angry at his sister, so he bit her finger. Now he is punished and cannot watch his favorite cartoon. Johnny __________________(bite) his sister
shouldn't bite
400
I finished all of my homework this afternoon. I ____________ (study) tonight.
Don't have to study
500
Which modal is used to express a regret?
should have
500
I am 100% certain that she must not attend Edgewood College because she told me that she goes to UW-Madison!
Change must not to can't or couldn't
500
Sandra ______________________ (slightly less certain assumption) be planning to get married soon because she has not started shopping for her dress yet.
must not
500
After breakfast, Alex was still very tired, so he decided to lie down on the sofa for a few minutes before it was time to go to work. He fell asleep and was two hours late to work. He ___________________ (lie) down before work. Give Alex 2 pieces of advice to prevent this problem in the future!
shouldn't lie He should go to bed earlier. He must drink coffee!
500
You ________________ (tell) Jim about the surprise birthday party. You don't want to ruin the surprise.
Mustn't tell