Modal verbs

Modal verbs

could/couldn´t, might/may

Could/couldn´t: express permission, possibility and ability.

• Ability in the past: I couldn´t understand what the teacher was asking us.

• Hypothetical possibility: I think it could rain later.

• Asking permission: Could I use your laptop?

• Making requests: Could you help me with my homework?

• Making suggestions: If it´s a nice day, we could go to the beach.

May/might: express the idea that "it is possible"

• Hypothetical possibility: I think I may/might rain later.

• Asking permission: May I go to the toilet?

• Expressing permission: Students may not run inside the school building.

Multiple Choice

Last night, the neighbours had a noisy party and I _____ get to sleep until midnight.

• can´t

• couldn´t

• may not

Multiple Select

_______ I borrow your pen for a moment?

• May

• Can

• Could

Multiple Select

I think that England _______ win next World Cup.

• may

• might

• could

Multiple Select

If you need some money, you ______ get a part-time job.

• could

• should

• can

Multiple Choice

Rocio isn´t in class today either. She _________ still be ill.

• can

• could

• might

Multiple Select

My bicycle is broken. _______ you help me fix it?

• May

• Can

• Could