8° Modals (can/should)

Modals

(can/should)

Poll

Which verb is used to express ability?

• can

• should

• shouldn't

CAN - CAN'T

• Possibility: The Internet can be harmful to children.

• Ability: I can design attractive web pages.

• Permission: Can I use your computer? (inf.)

Subj. + can + base form of verb + compl.

She can play the piano like a professional.

Multiple Choice

I ____ only speak English. I don't know any other languages.

• can

• can't

Multiple Choice

What sports____ you play the best?

• can

• can't

Multiple Choice

Narrow-minded people ____ see the future very well.

• can

• can't

Multiple Choice

A dog ___ be the man's best friend, but it can't help with the chores.

• can

• can't

Multiple Choice

Fish____breathe outside the water.

• can

• can't

Poll

Use SHOULD to...

• give recommendation or advice.

• express possibility.

• express obligation.

Should / shouldn't

Used to give recommendations or advice on what we think is right or wrong to do.

Subj. + should/shouldn't + base form of verb + compl.

You should go to that restaurant. The food is terrible.

Multiple Choice

You have a great job; you ____ change it.

• should

• shouldn't

Multiple Choice

You ____ drink so much coffee; it's bad for your blood pressure.

• should

• shouldn't

Multiple Choice

The government ____ help people.

• should

• shouldn't

Multiple Choice

It's an incredible film. You ____ watch it.

• should

• shouldn't

Multiple Choice

It's a very dangerous area. Tourists ____ go there.

• should

• shouldn't

Can, can't, should, or shouldn't

Fill in the Blank

In New York, there's a lot to do. For example, you____ visit Ellis Island or the Statue of Liberty or a number of other places.

Fill in the Blank

In your opinion, ____ I visit the National Museum?

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Children ___ drink sugary drinks. It's not very healthy.

Fill in the Blank

The city tour bus is great! You___ride it sometime!

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In my city, you____ take the bus or get a taxi; both services are really good!

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I ____ hear you. The music is too loud.