MODAL VERBS

Lesson objective
1. To understand the use of modals and semi modals verbs.

Success criteria
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to answer at least 6/10 comprehension questions correctly.

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​Modals and Semi Modals Verbs

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• To show ability.

• To give advice and suggestions.

• To show possibility and certainty

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​Why we need to use modals and semi modals verbs?

​To show ability

Can / Can't (Use to show present and future ability)

• I can bake a cake.

• I could ride bicycle when I was six.

• I can't speak Chinese even tough my mother is Chinese.

Could / Couldn't (Use to show past ability)

• I could ride bicycle when I was six.

• Mary couldn't finish her homework last night.

be able to (is / are / am / was / were)

• I am able to take care of myself when my parents are not at home.

• Jennie and Lisa are sick. They are not able to come to the school.

Should / Shouldn't (Used to indicate what is advisable or appropriate)

• We should eat more fruits and vegetables.

• You shouldn't delay your work.

Ought to / Ought not to

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

• You ought to study more if you want to pass the exam.

• We ought not to have ordered so much food. There are a lot of leftovers.

​To give advice and suggestions

Should / Shouldn't (Used to indicate what is advisable or appropriate)

• We should eat more fruits and vegetables.

• You shouldn't delay your work.

Ought to / Ought not to

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

• You ought to study more if you want to pass the exam.

• We ought not to have ordered so much food. There are a lot of leftovers.

​To give advice and suggestions

Could / Couldn't

• I am not sure where is Harry. He could be in the library.

• Janet couldn't have done any better. She tried her best to pass the exam.

May (high possibility) / Might (lower possibility)

• She may travel abroad next year.

• I am so tired. I might sleep early tonight.

To show possibility and certainty

​Share your thoughts about the possibility that might happen in this race.




Please use the modal verbs (could / couldn't / may / might)

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