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Which Modals?
Fix the Mistake
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Permission, Request, Ability
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
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
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
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)
500

Which 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.
must not
500
Do you mind taking out the trash on your way out? ____________.
No, not at all. OR Of course not.