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modal verbs

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Modal verbs

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Multiple Choice

Which modals do we use to express advice or recommendations?

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Can, could, may

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should, ought to, had better

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must, can, shall

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Modals for advice

should, ought to

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Should and ought to both express a recommendation. When we use them in positive it means that something is a good idea.


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You should practice at least 10 minutes every day and you will notice the change.

remember: after a modal verb we can only use the base form of a verb.

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You ought to practice at least 10 minutes every day and you will notice the change.

ought to expresses the same as should

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should vs ought to


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we can use should in positive sentences, negatives and questions; ought to can only be used in the positive sentences.

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Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer:

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You shouldn't visited the beach.

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You should not visit the beach.

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You don't ought to visit the beach.

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had better shows a warning.

You had better study for you english test. I will be a huge monster...

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Remember: after a modal we only use the base form of a verb.

Never third person, past, ing, etc.

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Ability

Can, could, be able to.

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Can expresses ability a person has in the present

Could expresses ability a person had in the past

be able to expresses ability a person has in the present, past or future.


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I can cook = I am able to cook.

I could speak English when I was a kid = I was able to speak English when I was a kid.

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I am studying English, and I also practice every day. I will be able to stablish a fluet conversation soon.

Be able to expresses a future ability.

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In negative they express the lack of ability


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Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer:

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Sorry, I were not able to come yesterday to class.

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Sorry, I was not able to come yesterday to class.

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Sorry, I cannot able to come yesterday to class.

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Multiple Choice

choose the correct answer:

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Lissa is sitting down next to the pool a little sad because she couldn't swim, so she only sees.

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Lissa is sitting down next to the pool a little sad because she couldn't swims, so she only sees.

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Lissa is sitting down next to the pool a little sad because she can't swim, so she only sees.

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Must

Shows a legal obligation, or a formal obligation.

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Have to, have got to:

show a personal necessity

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We must wear a seatbelt while driving.

legal obligation.

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I have to pay my bills by the end of the month.

personal obligation, sadly.

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may and might.

posibility about the present or the future.

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It is a little late now, Ulises might be busy because he didn't come.

Is a posibility.

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I just received a text message. There are no classes tomorrow! I may go to the beach or to the lake then.

Posibilities about the future.

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Multiple Choice

choose the correct answer:

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I have got to study for my test.

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I have to study for my test.

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both are correct.

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none are correct

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Multiple Choice

choose the correct answer:

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I must call my mother when I finish working.

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I must called my mother when I finish working.

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I have to call my mother when I finish working.

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Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer:

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My sister had to went to the supermarket to buy the groceries.

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My sister had to go to the supermarket to buy the groceries.

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My sister had to goes to the supermarket to buy the groceries.

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Must also shows a logical conclusion or deduction.

He worked until 3:00 am today, and he woke up again at 5 am. He must be really tired.

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Must not, cannot, be not allowed to, be not permitted to show prohibition.


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Be supposed to shows expectative because of a personal obligation or rule.

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My father has to work every day.

My father is supposed to work ever day.

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Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer:

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We are not allowed to speak spanish in the class.

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We cannot speak spanish in the class.

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We must not speak spanish in the class.

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All are correct.

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Multiple Choice

What is your mother supposed to do? choose the correct answer:

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She is supposed work every day.

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She was supposed work every day.

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She is supposed to work every day.

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all are correct

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Ability

Can, could, be able to.

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