basic rules
What form of the verb comes after the modal verb?
V1 (present simple)
Which is stronger? "Must" or "have to"?
Must
Which modal used to ask permission is the most formal? May, Could, or Can?
May
We ___ win the match tomorrow, but we can't be certain. Cristiano's team is good too!
A) COULD / CAN'T / MIGHT
B) MIGHT / MUST / MAY
C) MAY / MIGHT / COULD
C) MAY / MIGHT / COULD
Which modal is used to express physical ability?
can
True/False: All modals are only one word
False! (Modal verbs: have to and be able to)
Which modal is more commonly used to express rules and legal information?
must
True/False: "Could you pass me the paper?" and "Would you pass me the paper?" are both correct
True!
True/False: "Ought to" basically means the same thing as "should"
true
What is another modal for ability?
Hint: a modal that uses more than one word but means the same thing as "can"
be able to
True/False: Each modals has only one meaning or use.
False! Each modal has different definitions and uses
Which is more informal: "have got to" or "have to"?
have got to
Which is the most informal, casual request modal?
Can
What modal do we use when we want to give people advice?
should
Billy: _____ you open the door for me?
Mandy: Of course.! ______ I help you with your bags?
A) will, can B) should, will C) will, will
A) will, can
True/False: We never write the word "to" after a modal verb like, must, can or might.
True
The children ______ finish their homework by the time we get home.
A) are able to B) must C) can
B) must
Maria, why didn't you ask for help? I ___ have helped you before the test!
A) can B) ought to C) could
could
When making suggestions, which is stronger: could or should?
should
How many ways can you write the negative form of "can"?
three (cannot, can't, can not)
What is the official grammar term for modals (hint: they are not the MAIN verb)?
helping verb
Before Shira goes to bed she __________ fold the washing.
A) have to B) should C) has to
It ___ be time to get up already. I feel I've only been asleep for a few minutes.
A) could B) might C) can't
C) can't
Colin: ____ I have some of those pens for my students?
Mary: Sure, How many ____ you like?
A) must, would B) would, would C) may, would
C) may, would
Sara __________ eat bread because she is allergic to gluten.
A) is not able to B) can't C) both answers are correct
C) both answers are correct