Modal verbs!

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