phrasal modals
identify the modal
Logical conclusion
OR Necessity

Modals for politeness
Identify the Mistake
100

What is a phrasal modal that means must?

have(has) to or have(has) got to


100

3 modals that show obligation or necessity

must, have to, have got to

100

A: I like fast food.

B: You must eat at McDonald's a lot.

Conclusion

100

What are 3 modals we use to ASK FOR PERMISSION?

may, can, could

100

I would like go to a Japanese restaurant, but I don't know one is most authentic.

would like to go

200

What is a phrasal modal that means can?

be allowed to or be permitted to

200

the past of MUST

had to

200

A: I like fast food, so I go to McDonald's once a week. 

B: You must think about what you are doing. Do you want to live a long time? 

Necessity

200

What are 2 modals we use to make a request?

can, could, will, would

200

Some people's pronunciation maybe more difficult for you to understand.

may be

300

What is a phrasal modal that shows an expectation?

be supposed to

300

a modal that shows past ability

could

300

A: It seems like the weather changes in Memphis every week. 

B: Students must be prepared.

Necessity

300

___________________ has the same meaning as

WANT.

would like

300

Some people think it is dangerous to swim after you eat, so you should better wait for one hour before you go in the water.

should wait

or had better wait

400

Most phrasal modals end with TO. What is a phrasal modal that DOES NOT end with TO?

had better or had better not

400

a modal that shows something is NOT NECESSARY

don't have to / doesn't have to

400

The test tomorrow is going to be hard only if you haven't studied. 

Add a phrase to show CONCLUSION:

You must not be worried _____________________.

....because you studied hard. (answers may vary)

400

Use this modal to show preference.

would rather

400

You ought not to use artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT to write an essay. You must be lazy or scared if you do that.

shouldn't use (or must not or had better not)

(We don't use "ought to" in negatives or questions)

500

What phrasal modal gives a warning?

had better or had better not

500

3 modals that are used to give advice

should / ought to / had better

500

The test tomorrow is going to be hard only if you haven't studied.

Add a sentence so show PAST NECESSITY.


To feel confident, you had to study hard every night last week.  (answers may very)

500

We use a ___________________ to offer a polite suggestion.

negative question

500

Explain why this is wrong:

Last night, I shouldn't go to bed at 2am. I drank too much coffee, so I can't sleep. 

Use the past forms of the modals.