Unit 7 modal verbs

Unit 7: Modal Verbs

​Modal verbs tell us if an action is:

Possible or impossible – can/can’t

Compulsory – must/have to

Forbidden – mustn’t/can’t

Permitted/optional – can/don’t have to

A good/bad idea – should/shouldn’t

A moral obligation – should/shouldn’t/ought/oughtn’t

Certain future – will/won’t/shall/shan’t

Uncertain future – could/may/might

Hypothetical or imaginary - would

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I​

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have dyed my hair, it looks awful.

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shouldn't

won't

mustn't

can

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I wish I could fly, but I​

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can't

shouldn't

musn't

won't

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If you ever go to Sydney you​

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see the Opera House.

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should

musn't

can

will

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​ I

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have liked to have gone, but I was too busy that day.

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would

could

may

can

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​Do I ​

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remind you to lock the door every time?

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have to

must

won't

should

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The rules say you​

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wear your summer uniform in terms 1 and 4.

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must

should

won't

could

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I​

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go to the party tomorrow but I'm not sure.

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might

will

can

shouldn't

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go to the party tomorrow, you couldn't keep me away.

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will

won't

must

may

​Modal verbs can be replaced by adverbs or adverb phrases.

Possible (can) – able to

Impossible (can’t) – not able to

Moral obligation (should/ought) – supposed to, had better

Certain future (won’t) – refuse to

Permitted (can) – allowed, let

Forbidden (mustn’t/can’t) – won’t let

Advice (should) – If I were you…, had better

Multiple Choice

I should have got some milk on the way home but I forgot.

• I refused to get some milk on the way home, but I forgot.

• I was supposed to get some milk on the way home but I forgot.

Multiple Choice

My mum says I can't get a puppy.

• My mum said I'd better not get a puppy.

• My mum said I'm not allowed get a puppy.

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I can't fit in the seat, I'm too fat.

• I refuse to fit in the seat, I'm too fat.

• I'm not able to fit in the seat, I'm too fat.

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I should head home before it gets dark.

• I had better head home before it gets dark.

• I will let me head home before it gets dark.

Multiple Choice

You should get a new phone.

• If I were you I'd get a new phone.

• I will let you get a new phone.