basic rules
What are modals?
True/False: must and have to both express the same level of necessity
False! Must is stronger
Of the two modals used to request permission (may/could), which is more formal?
may
Modals of advice are modals used to tell someone...
your advice
Which modal is used to express physical ability in the present?
can
True/False: The modal of ability like "could " can also be used for future meaning as a modal of possibility.
True!
Which is more commonly used to express rules and legal infomation?
must
True/False: "Could you pass me the paper?" is in the present tense.
True!
Native speakers pronounce "ought to"...
"otta" or aw da
be able to
What are 4 types of modals we went over in class?
Ability, Necessity, Advice and possibility.
Which is more informal: "have got to" or "have to"?
have got to
rewrite the sentence as a request: I want to borrow your pen.
Could i borrow your pen? or May i borrow your pen?
Correct the error: 'You must to drink water when you are sick.'"
You should drink water when you are sick.
"`What’s the difference: 'I could run fast' vs. 'I can run fast'?"
"could" = past ability; "can" = present ability
True/False: "Had better" is the strongest form of advice.
True!
True/False: To express lack of necessity we use must not.
False!
yes or no: Can i ask for request with the word "might"
No!
Which is stronger advice: 'You should apologize' or 'You had better apologize'?"
you had better
She can play the piano.
anytime you use states, identities, conditions, locations.
True or false: You "don't have to" can be used as a necessity modal. This expresses lack of necessity
True
Transform this command to a polite request: 'Give me the report.'
May i have the report?. or Could you give me the report?
"Rewrite using advice: 'It’s a bad idea to not eat breakfast.'"
"You shouldn’t miss breakfast."
you should eat breakfast
what are forms of the negative ability modal are there (hint: it is made with "can")?
three (cannot, can't, can not)