Ability
Which modal verb do we use to express ability in the present?
Can
Which modal verbs do we use to express obligation?
must, have/has to
Which modal verb do we use to give advice?
Should/ought to
Which modal verbs do we use for ability?
Can, could
Clue :
Mobile phones are strictly forbidden during the TOEFL Exams.
By using Modal Auxiliary Verbs:
You ________ use mobile phones during the TOEFL Exams.
Mustn't / Can't
Which modal verb do we use to express ability in the past?
Could
Which modal verbs do we use to express prohibition?
mustn't
Can ought to be used to express ability?
No
Which modal verbs do we use to express our opinion?
should/ought to
Clue :
You are not allowed to enter the supermarket without a shirt on.
By using Modal Auxiliary Verbs:
You ________ enter the supermarket without a shirt on.
Mustn't
Is it possible to use could for present abilities?
No, it is not.
Is 'should' a modal verb to express obligation?
No, it isn't
Can should be used with ¨to¨?
No.
Is must a modal verb to express possibility?
No, it isn't
Clue:
Tomorrow I have a very important exam so I am going to study a lot.
By using Modal Auxiliary Verbs:
I ____ study a lot because I have a very important exam tomorrow.
must
True or false: can is more polite than could
False
Can must be used with ¨to¨?
NO.
True or false: Shouldn't is used for prohibition
false
True or false:
Do the Modal Auxiliary Verbs have certain things in common between them?
True
I think it ____ rain this afternoon because the sky is dark and cloudy.
a) may
b) can
c) must
a) may
Choose the correct modal verb: She _______ find any books on Geology at the library right now.
a) can't
b)couldn't
can't
Choose the correct modal verb:
You ______ obey the traffic lights.
a) have to
b) should
c) can
have to
Choose the correct modal verb:
_______ I go to the doctor?
a) should
b) might
c) would
should
Choose the correct modal verb: It _______ be faster to drive by car than bus.
a) may
b) can
c) could
a) may
Clue:
I advise you to revise modal verbs before your test tomorrow.
By using Modal Auxiliary Verbs:
You _____ revise modal verbs before your test tomorrow.
a) can
b) should
c) musn't
b) should