Close-Up B1 Unit 8: Modals & Semi-modals (2) - page 103

​CLOSE-UP B1

​UNIT 8: GRAMMAR

Modals & Semi-Modals (1)

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by Teacher Aisyah

​GROUP 1

1. ​Can I go to the birthday party, please?

2. You can borrow my new game if you like.

3. 3. Could you get me a glass of water, please?

4. 4. May we have another ice cream, please?

5. You may leave when you finish the test.

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The modal verbs in bold refer to permission & request

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​GROUP 2

1. I must make some snacks for the birthday party.

2. You have to be at the sports club by seven o'clock.

3. You mustn't park your car here.

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The modal verbs in bold refer to necessity, obligation & prohibition

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​GROUP 3

1. You needn't buy any milk because there's some in the fridge.

2. We don't have to go to the festival if you don't want to.

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The modal verbs in bold refer to lack of obligation or necessity

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​LET'S PRACTICE!

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Choose the correct modal verbs

for the sentences given.

Multiple Choice

1. Don't forget you ___ do your maths homework by 10 tomorrow. Mr King will be angry if you don't do it!

• have to

• don't have to

• could

Multiple Choice

2. We ___ buy any materials for the arts and crafts class. It's all provided by the school.

• need

• must

• don't have to

Multiple Choice

3. Mum told me I ___ stay up so late watching TV.

• ought to

• shouldn't

• must

Multiple Choice

4. Excuse me? __ you help me with this suitcase? Thanks very much.

• Must

• Can't

• Could

Multiple Choice

5. Members ___ use the school theatre without asking Mrs. Devon.

• mustn't

• needn't

• have to

Multiple Choice

6. It's OK. You ___ come early; I'll have lots of helpers so come a bit later.

• needn't

• have to

• mustn't

Multiple Choice

7. She hurt her ankle but, luckily, she __ go to hospital.

• doesn't have to

• might

• must

Multiple Choice

8. We __ bring your passport here tomorrow so we can check it.

• need

• must

• ought

Multiple Choice

9. You ___ work all the time; get a hobby.

You know, that's very good advice.

• Can

• must

• shouldn't

• may

Multiple Choice

10. You ___ shout at your teammates! It's wrong!

Sorry, Coach. It won't happen again.

• Can

• must

• mustn't

• may

Multiple Choice

11. ___ go to summer camp?

No, only if you want to.

• Can

• must

• Do we have to

• may

Multiple Choice

12. Excuse me, Mr Jenkins. ___ you help me

with my sculpture?

Yes, of course. Give me a minute, please.

• Can

• must

• could

• may

Multiple Choice

13. You ___ wear a helmet when you go cycling or

you'll get a fine.

I know. I'll put it on right now.

• Can

• must

• shouldn't

• may

Multiple Choice

14. Hey, Dad! ___ you give me a lift to the gym?

What? Again? Why don't you walk?

• Can

• must

• shouldn't

• may

Multiple Choice

15. ___ take a racket; Ive got an extra one.

Okay, I'll tell him.

• Can

• must

• He doesn't have to

• may

Multiple Choice

16. I ___ start weightlifting again, but I'm not sure if I have time.

Let me know when you're sure and I'll join you

• Can

• must

• shouldn't

• may