A
Fill in: “I ___ swim when I was five.”
could
You ___ study for the test. It's important.
should
ought to
Fill in: “We ___ be more careful next time.” (advice)
should
ought to
had better
Choose the right modal: “If you're sick, you ___ see a doctor.”
should
Rewrite: “It’s necessary and mandatory for her to wear a helmet.”
She must wear a helmet.
Make a sentence using “ought to” about health.
Example: I ought to take care of my health.
“He ___ be tired. He’s been working all day.”
must
“You ___ park here. It's forbidden.”
must not
Transform: “She’s allowed to leave early.” (Use ability)
She can leave early.
Correct: “I could to play the piano.”
I could play the piano.
Use “be able to” in a future sentence.
I will be able to do it by myself.
What’s the difference between “must” and “have to”?
“Must” is often an internal/personal obligation, while “have to” is usually external (rules/laws).
Fill in: “I ___ finish this project by tomorrow.”
have to
must
Which modals express advice? Give examples.
should
ought to
had better
Give a sentence using “must” for a strong recommendation.
strong recommendation.e.g. “You must see that movie—it’s amazing!”
Give advice using “had better” for someone who’s late.
You had better hurry up!
“You must to do your homework.” (Correct it)
You must do your homework.
Fill in: “___ you help me with my homework?” (polite)
Could
Rewrite: “It’s not necessary to bring your book.”
You don’t have to bring your book.
Identify and correct the error in this sentence. Then explain why it's wrong:
“You should to be able to speak English fluently by now.”
Corrected: “You should be able to speak English fluently by now.”
I'm sure the keys______ be in the car.
must, should
______ I ask a question to Miguel?
May
Express past ability in negative form using “couldn’t.”
e.g. “I couldn’t lift the box yesterday.”
You_______ send an email to Carlos for his birthday party.
should
Read the situation and choose the best modal verb to complete the sentence:
“Your friend hasn’t answered your texts all day. You’re starting to worry. You say: ‘She ___ be in trouble.’”
“She must be in trouble.”