Modal Verbs

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English

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6th Grade - University

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Hard

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CCSS

L.4.1C, L.3.1G, L.9-10.1B

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Gabriel Contreras

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Modal Verbs

Language Functions

Definition

Modals (also called modal verbs, modal auxiliary verbs, modal auxiliaries) are special verbs which behave irregularly in English. They are different from normal verbs like "work, play, visit..." They give additional information about the function of the main verb that follows it. They have a great variety of communicative functions

Ability

Can
Could
Be able to (future)

Multiple Choice

George __________ play tennis very well when he was young.

can

could

will be able

Multiple Choice

Katherine ______ speak English fluently.

can

cans

could

will be able

Fill in the Blanks

Type answer...

open the window. It is stuck

Asking for and Giving Permission

Can, Could, May, Might

Poll

___________ you lend me a pencil, please?

Can

Could

May

Might

Asking for and giving permission

Can, Could, May, Might
Do you mind if...
Would you mind if...

Fill in the Blanks

Type answer...

I have some more cookies?

Giving Advice

Should: The most common
Have to and must: from a superior (elder brother, boss, parents...)

Multiple Choice

Daniel doesn't know what to do? What do you think he _______ do?

must

has to

have to

should

Multiple Choice

Doctor: You need to give up smoking; it's something you ______ do.

has to

have to

should

Fill in the Blanks

I think you

Type answer...

worry about what they are saying about you. That's my advice anyway.

Possibility, Probability, Deduction

Can: absolutely untrue
Might, May, Could: doubts
Must: absolutely true

Multiple Choice

Erika always does really well on exams. She _________ study a lot.

may

could

might

must

Fill in the Blanks

Diana

Type answer...

be able to help you. I guess she has some free time tomorrow.

Fill in the Blanks

Diana

Type answer...

be at home now. I saw her at the airport.

Necessity / Obligation

Must: very strong, written
Have to: informal, strong, speaking
Need: informal

Multiple Choice

When a police officer asks to see your driver's license, you _________ show it to him/her

must to

must

have

Multiple Choice

If you want to speak English, you ______________ practice every day.

must

have to

has to

Multiple Choice

You __________ to go to the supermarket. There is enough food in the refrigerator.

don't have to

mustn't

needn't

Prohibition

Mustn't: Strong, Authority, Written
Can't: Common, questions
May not: Formal

Multiple Choice

It is not mandatory to wear a tie, this means that you ___ wear one

Must

Should

Should not

Don't have to

Multiple Choice

It is an obligation to wear your uniform correctly. You ____ fit your shirt.

Must

Should

Should have

Have to

Fill in the Blanks

Type answer...

take photos inside the mall.

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