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Modal Verbs

Modal Verbs

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English

6th Grade - University

Hard

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

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Gabriel Contreras

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10 Slides • 18 Questions

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Modal Verbs

Language Functions

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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

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Ability

  • Can

  • Could

  • Be able to (future)

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Multiple Choice

George __________ play tennis very well when he was young.

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can

2

could

3

will be able

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Multiple Choice

Katherine ______ speak English fluently.

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can

2

cans

3

could

4

will be able

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Fill in the Blank

Type answer...

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Asking for and Giving Permission

Can, Could, May, Might

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Poll

___________ you lend me a pencil, please?

Can

Could

May

Might

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Asking for and giving permission

  • Can, Could, May, Might

  • Do you mind if...

  • Would you mind if...

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Fill in the Blank

Type answer...

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Giving Advice

  • Should: The most common

  • Have to and must: from a superior (elder brother, boss, parents...)

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Multiple Choice

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

1

must

2

has to

3

have to

4

should

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Multiple Choice

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

1

has to

2

have to

3

should

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Fill in the Blank

Type answer...

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Possibility, Probability, Deduction

  • Can: absolutely untrue

  • Might, May, Could: doubts

  • Must: absolutely true

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Multiple Choice

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

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may

2

could

3

might

4

must

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Fill in the Blank

Type answer...

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Fill in the Blank

Type answer...

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Necessity / Obligation

  • Must: very strong, written

  • Have to: informal, strong, speaking

  • Need: informal

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Multiple Choice

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

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must to

2

must

3

have

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Multiple Choice

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

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must

2

have to

3

has to

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Multiple Choice

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

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don't have to

2

mustn't

3

needn't

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Prohibition

  • Mustn't: Strong, Authority, Written

  • Can't: Common, questions

  • May not: Formal

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Multiple Choice

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

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Must

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Should

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Should not

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Don't have to

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Multiple Choice

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

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Must

2

Should

3

Should have

4

Have to

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Fill in the Blank

Type answer...

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Poll

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Language Functions

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