Modals & Semi-modals (1) Close-up textbook

Modals & Semi-modals (1)

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Group 1

• Harry could be in the library

• I may travel abroad next year.

• We might go to the cinema tonight.

• You must be tired. You've been exercising all morning. You can't be hungry. You just had lunch.

• The modal verbs refer to POSSIIBILITY AND CERTAINTY

Group 2

• My grandad can speak seven languages.

• Karen could run very fast when she was at school.

• Francis was able to go to mountain climbing at the weekend.

• The modal verbs refer to ABILITY

Group 3

• You should eat more fruit and vegetables.

• We shouldn't spend so much money on magazines.

• You ought to make an appointment to see the doctor.

• The modal verbs refer to ADVICE AND SUGGESTIONS