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

What modals do you use to give advice?
Give an example!

should/shouldn't
You shouldn't play computer games now if you have a quiz tomorrow. 

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

 Students ________wear uniforms at our school 

have to/must


500

What modals do you use to express prohibition?
Give an example!

mustn’t
You mustn't drive over the speed limit in the highway!

500

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

You should______

500

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

You can't _______

500

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

Students mustn't ___________

200

What modals do you use for ability and possibility in the present?

Can/Can't
You can bake a cake after the bakery worshop.
You can probably play piano well after this course. 

200

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

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

200

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

can't

200

You _________ take phones into the exam room 

mustn’t
300

What modals do you use for obligation/necessity?
Give an example!

must and have to
You have to cut your hair short if you are starting your job in military!

300

Give advice in this situation: My dog is sick.

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

300

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

can't

300

Tell three things students must do at school.

Students must___________

400

What modals do you use for ability and possibility in the past?

could/couldn't
We couldn't speak English well before we took this course.
You could try meeting him before he left the country!

400

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

You should________

400

 ______ I borrow your pencil?

Can

400

To prevent Coronavirus you____wash your hands frequently. 

must/have to