16-06-2021 MODAL VERBS, should, can, must, could

16-06-2021 MODAL VERBS, should, can, must, could

LO: Identify the use in a context of modal verbs

CAN/CAN'T - ABILITY

He can drive a car

He can't drive a car

Can he drive a car?

Yes, he can

No, he can't

SHOULD / SHOULDN'T - ADVICE

She should take a decision

she shouldn't take a decision

Should she take a decision?

Yes, she should

No, she should't

MUST/MUSTN'T - OBLIGATION

We must sleep 8 hours

We mustn't sleep 5 hours

Must we sleep 8 hours?

Yes, we must

No, we mustn't

COULD - COULDN'T - ABILITY IN THE PAST - PERMISSION

He could read when he was five

he couldn't read when he was five

Could he read when he was five?

Yes, he could

No, he couldn't

Summary

Can- Can't: Ability

Could - Couln't: Ability in past -permission

Should - Shouldn't: Advice

Must - Mustn't: Obligation

Multiple Choice

1- Steven _____ play the drums really well

• can

• must

• should

Multiple Choice

2- you _____ be quiet because dad is taking a nap

• must

• mustn't

• should

Multiple Choice

3- Arthur _____ go shopping. his fridge is empty

• can

• must

• shouldn't

Multiple Choice

4- Tim ____ eat two ice creams. It's not a good idea

• mustn't

• can't

• shouldn't

Multiple Choice

5- You ____ eat much fast food every day.

• can't

• musntn't

• shouldn't

Multiple Choice

6- You ____ be afraid, Peter.

• can't

• musn't

• shouldn't

Multiple Choice

7- This is dangerous. They _____ sit down

• can

• should

• mustn't

Multiple Choice

8- Sam ____ protect his skin with some sun cream

• should

• must

• can

Multiple Choice

9- My sister amanda ____ bake delicious biscuits

• can

• must

• should

Multiple Choice

10- Your cousin ____ surf very well. and you?

• can

• must

• should