Modal Verbs

MODAL VERBS

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MODAL VERBS

• Two modal verbs indicating a possibility: may, might;

• A modal verb indicating an obligation: must

• A modal verb indicating an ability: can

• A modal verb indicating a suggestion: should

MODAL VERBS - MEANING AND FORM

Modal verbs are used to express ideas such as advice, prohibition, ability, possibility, permission, and obligation.

MODAL VERBS - MEANING AND FORM

- Modal verbs are used with all subject pronouns without any spelling changes. After modal verbs, use the verb in its base form.

- In affirmative or negative statements use the modal verbs (with or without not) between the subject and the main verb in its base form.

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence.

1. You ______ listen to the teacher. Pay attention.

• must

• must not

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence.

2. You __________ park here. Try another place.

• can

• can't

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence.

3. You __________ do more exercise. I think it's going to be good for your health.

• should

• shouldn't

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence.

4. _______ you play the guitar?

• Can

• Can't

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence.

5. Teacher, _______ I go to the bathroom?

• may

• may not

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence

6. You ________ shout at your children. It's not cool.

• must

• must not

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence

7. I don't know, but it ________ rain today. Look at those clouds.

• might

• might not

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence

8. ________ you speak English? I've heard you're fluent.

• Can

• Can't

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence

9. You _________ stay here. It's forbidden.

• Should

• Shouldn't

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence

10. She _______ study for the English exam. It's totally necessary.

• must

• must not

Multiple Choice

No primeiro anúncio, qual seria o sentido do verbo modal mustn't na frase "the show mustn't go on"?

• ability

• obligation

• prohibition

• advice