MODALS

MODALS

Modals come before a verb and add meaning to it.

can - יכול

to express abilty

I can sing.

should- רצוי

• to give advice

You should sleep early. You have work tomorrow.

must - חייב

to express obligation

We must pay the rent for the house.

Positive:

I, You, We, They, He, She, It  $+$  modal $+$  verb

I can play the trumpet.
I should practice more.
We must decide who will be in the band.

Negative:

I, You, We, They, He, She, It  $+$  modal $+$  not  $+$  verb

I can't come to the party.
You shouldn't come late.
You mustn't forget your guitar.

Question:

Modal  $+$  I, you, we, they, he, she, it  $+$  verb $+$  ....?

Can you play the piano?
Should I play that again?

Multiple Choice

You_____ eat so much chocolate. It's not good for you.

• should

• can

• must

• shouldn't

Multiple Choice

We _____ talk quietly. My baby sister is sleeping.

• can

• should

• must

• can't

Multiple Choice

He _____ speak French. His parents come from France.

• can

• should

• must

Multiple Choice

____ you speak English?

• can

• should

• Can

• Should

Multiple Choice

They _____ join the band. They play the guitar very well.

• can

• should

• mustn't