Modals & Semi-modals

Modals & Semi-modals

Lesson 74 / Language Awareness

​Close - up textbook page 99

​Unit 8 / English Book 3

​Success Criteria:

​By the end of the lesson, I will be able to:

​a) read and copy the notes in Grammar Focus page 168-169 (8.1 - 8.9)

​b) categorise the meanings given to the correct group.

​c) choose the correct modals/ semi-modals.

​d) give advice to a friend on a given situation.

​Exercise A: Read the example sentences.

​Exercise B: Choose the correct words for each example sentences group.

Multiple Choice

Harry could be in the library.

I may travel abroad next year.

We might go to the cinema tonight.

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

• ability

• advice and suggestions

• possibility and certainty

Multiple Choice

My grandad can speak seven languages.

Karen could run very fast when she was at school.

Francis was able to go mountain climbing this weekend.

• ability

• advice and suggestions

• possibility and certainty

Multiple Choice

You should eat more fruit and vegetables. 

We shouldn't spend so much money on magazines.

You ought to make an appointment to see the doctor.

• ability

• advice and suggestions

• possibility and certainty

​Task C: Choose the correct answers.

Multiple Choice

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

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

His footballs boots aren't here so he ______ in the park.

• must be

• can't be

• might be

Multiple Choice

You are able to join the photography club.

You _____ join the photography club.

• must

• can

• mustn't

Multiple Choice

You ought not to go swimming today.

You ______ go swimming today.

• mustn't

• aren't able to

• shouldn't

Multiple Choice

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

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

He _____ have an art exhibition next spring.

• should

• must

• may

Multiple Choice

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

You _______ go outside more.

• might

• must

• ought to

Multiple Choice

They weren't able to open the window.

They ______ open the window.

• couldn't

• can't

• did not

​Task D:

Open Ended

Your friend wants to get fit and lose weight. Give some advice and suggest things that could help.

Open Ended

Your friend wants to learn bungee jumping. Give some advice and suggest things that could help.

Open Ended

Your friend wants to start a recycling campaign at scho. Give some advice and suggest things that could help.

Open Ended

Your friend wants to change schools because she has broken up with her boyfriend. Give some advice and suggest things that could help.

​More quiz!

Multiple Choice

You really ___________ watch tv so much. It isn't good for you!

• must
• shouldn't
• might
• would

Multiple Choice

1.  She ___________ be at work, she always works at this time. 

• can't
• should
• could
• must

Multiple Choice

1.  Speak up, I ___________ hear you! 

• can't
• might
• would
• should

Multiple Choice

1.  I ___________ come to the party yesterday. 

• must
• may
• couldn't
• will

Multiple Choice

1.  You ___________ feed your dog, unless he dies! 

• must
• might
• is able to
• can't

Multiple Choice

1.  Thank you for calling Hot Company, how ___________ I help you? 

• may
• should
• would
• might

Multiple Choice

1.  When I go to New York, I ___________ see the Statue of Liberty. 

• should
• would
• am able to
• will

Multiple Choice

1.  Take an umbrella, it _________ rain later.

• could
• has to
• might
• can't

Multiple Choice

1.  Emma ___________ go out tonight, her parents said no. 

• can't
• must
• should
• may

Multiple Choice

1.  Cats _________ climb trees. They do it a lot!

• may
• must
• are able to
• might

Multiple Choice

Abe should call Lyla soon after their first date. 

• obligation
• permission
• polite request 
• advice 

Multiple Choice

Lyla should be happy to get his call

• rational
• permission 
• capacity 
• suggestion

Multiple Choice

Abe calls but she doesn‟t pick up, she must be working

• probability 
• polite request 
• permission 
• obligation

Multiple Choice

No problem, he can call her back later

• suggestion
• certainty
• capacity 
• polite request 

Multiple Choice

Later he tells her they could go out to dinner again

• low probability 
• obligation
• suggestion
• certainty 

Multiple Choice

She says she may be available Friday

• probability 
•  obligation 
• advice 
• polite request 

Multiple Choice

Abe asks if he can call her back Friday morning

• advice 
• possibility 
• rationa
• suggestion

Multiple Choice

She says she could be in a meeting, the afternoon is better

• permission 
• obligation
• polite request 
• possibility 

Multiple Choice

Friday afternoon, Abe asks: May I pick you up at 6 pm? 

• obligation
• certainty 
• polite request 
• advice 

Multiple Choice

He has to be on time to make a good impression

• obligation 
• capacity 
• suggestion 
• polite request 

​Thank you!