Modals: Must, Have To, and Might

Modals: Must, Have To, and Might

We've been learning a lot about modals!

A modal is a verb that gives information about the verb that comes after it.

Modal verbs tell us information without using a lot of words.

Modals tell us

• if something happened in the past

• if something is imaginary

• if we are giving advice

• if we are asking for permission

• if a person is able to do something

We have learned about a few modals

• could

• should

• would

• may

• can

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank:

That is a bad idea. You _______ eat that.

• shouldn't

• can

• could

• may

Multiple Choice

When I was young, I _______ play video games all day long.

• should

• can

• may

• could

Multiple Choice

I don't care what you think! If they had a fight, Goku _______ beat up Naruto!

• should

• can

• would

• may

Great!

Now that we have finished some practice, let's focus on today's lesson.

Today we will learn about 3 new modals

• must

• might

• have to

Must

• to express a strong opinion

• when SOMEONE THAT ISN'T YOU thinks something is important

• things that you can figure out using logic

The boy must be tired!

He fell asleep when learning!

You must not run here.

You may fall and be hurt.

Must not

• when something is against the rules

• when you are not allowed to do something important

• when it is important that you DO NOT something

Multiple Select

My dad says that my sister is sleeping. I __________ wake her up.

• could

• musn't

• may

• can

Multiple Choice

You _____ listen to your mother. She will not be happy if you ignore her.

• would

• must

• can

• may

Multiple Select

Sir, this is a hospital! You _________ smoke here!

• must

• can

• must not

• should

Might

• when we think something will happen, but you are less than 50% sure

• when we say things that are possible, but we do not know if they will happen at all

• to give ourselves a few minutes of grace when we are behind schedule.

Might vs. May

We use the "MAY" when we are not sure if something will happen, and we think it will.

We use "MIGHT" when we are not sure something will happen and it's not likely to happen.

I might get a pizza for dinner.

I don't know if I have enough money.

Did you hear? Lionel Messi wants to play with a new team?

He might play for Manchester!

I'm sorry guys, my bus has not come!

I might be 5 or 10 minutes late.

Might not

We use this when there is a 75% chance of something not happening.

It is a kinder way of saying no.

"You can try it, but you might not like it."

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Select

What animal is that?

It ______ be a deer, but I am not sure.

• could

• should

• might

Multiple Select

I'm so ready to eat this durian! Do you want any?

No thanks, I __________ like it.

• might not

• shouldn't

• couldn't

Have to

• when someone else gives you a limit or goal

• when we talk about facts

• when YOU think something is necessary

You have to stop at the red light.

It is the law.

You have to eat vegetables to be healthy.

You have to eat them even if you do not like them.

Are you coming to the party?

No, I have to work tonight.

Don't have to

• when there is not a rule

• when something is not necessary

We don't have to work today!

I'm going to play soccer and watch tv!

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Choice

You're still playing this game?

Yes! I _______ have that Squishmallow!

• have to

• want

• need