Close-Up B1 Textbook: Modals & Semi-Modals (1) page 99

​CLOSE-UP B1

​UNIT 8: GRAMMAR

Modals & Semi-Modals (1)

by Teacher Aisyah

​Read the example sentences carefully.

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What do the modal verbs in bold in each group have in common?

​Group 1

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1. Harry could be in the library.

2. I may travel abroad next year.

3. We might go to the cinema tonight.

4. You must be tired. You've been exercising all morning. You can't be hungry. You just had lunch.

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The modal verbs in bold refer to possibility & certainty

​Group 2

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1. My grandad can speak seven languages.

2. Karen could run very fast when she was at school.

3. Francis was able to go mountain climbing at the weekend.

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The modal verbs in bold refer to ability

​Group 3

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1. You should eat more fruit and vegetables.

2. We shouldn't spend so much money on magazines.

3. You ought to make an appointment to see the doctor.

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The modal verbs in bold refer to permission & request

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​LET'S PRACTICE!

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Choose the correct modal verbs for the sentences given.

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Multiple Choice

1. Is it OK if I borrow your pencil for a minute?

____ I borrow your pencil for a minute?

• Should

• Can

• Am i able

Multiple Choice

2. I'm certain he's in the park because his football boots aren't here.

His football boots aren't here so he ___ in the park.

• must be

• can't be

• might be

Multiple Choice

3. You are able to join the photography club.

You ____ join the photography club.

• must

• can

• mustn't

Multiple Choice

4. You ought not to go swimming today.

You ___ go swimming today.

• mustn't

• aren't able to

• shouldn't

Multiple Choice

5. He was able to play the piano very well when he was younger.

When he was younger, he ___ play the piano very well.

• wasn't able

• can

• could

Multiple Choice

6. It's possible that he will have an art exhibition next spring.

He ___ have an art exhibition next spring.

• should

• must

• may

Multiple Choice

7. I think it's a good idea for you to go outside more.

You ___ go outside more.

• might

• must

• ought to

Multiple Choice

8. They weren't able to open the window.

They ___ open the window.

• couldn't 

• can't

• did not