Modal verbs!

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Modal verbs!

Hey guys, let's talk about modal verbs!

Modal verbs

These are a special kind of verbs. A modal verb HELPS the main verb to express the mood of the subject and it can indicate PERSUATION, ABILITY, POSSIBILITY and more!

They are:

SHOULD
CAN
COULD
MAY

SHOULD

ADVICE

You shoud go to the gym. It's healthly.

You should not smoke. It's bad for you!

CAN

ABILITY, PERMISSION, PROBABILITY

I can speak English

Can I go to the bathroom?

It can't be Sabina. She's in class!

COULD

PAST ABILITY, REQUEST

I could not swim when I was 6 years old

Could you lend me your eraser?

MAY

PROBABILITY, PERMISSION

It may not rain today

May I go to the bathroom?

Multiple Choice

When I was a child I ____ play the guitar.

can

could

have to

must

Multiple Choice

Drivers .................. eat while driving. I think it very dangerous.

don't have to

shouldn't

should

have to

Multiple Choice

If you really want to be in shape, I think you ............. go to the gym.

don't have to

have to

should

shouldn't

Multiple Choice

1. What ________________ you do in my situation? I need your advice.

can

should

have to

Multiple Choice

You _____ accept Tina's proposal.

CAN

HAVE TO

SHOULD

Multiple Choice

Megan _____ play both the piano and the guitar.

CAN

COULD

MUST

Multiple Choice

Rock climbing _____ be dangerous

SHOULD

CAN

MUSTN'T

Multiple Choice

_____ I use your telephone please?

MAY

SHOULD

COULD

Modal verbs!

Hey guys, let's talk about modal verbs!

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