W11 | Modal Verbs

Poll

Which one sounds strict?

• You must wear your s

• You can wear your se

• You might wear your

Poll

Which one sounds optional?

• You must wear your s

• You can wear your se

• You might wear your

Open Ended

Name one thing you couldn’t do last year but can do now
(e.g.: I couldn't cook Maggi last year, but not I can!)

Open Ended

Name one thing you might do immediately after the last paper on the final exam
(e.g.: take off my shirt and shout "DARN YOU MR SAFWAN!!!")

Video Response

Should students be allowed to bring smartphones to school? Why?
Record a 20-second video responding to the question, using appropriate modal verbs!

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Audio Response

Share the kind of teacher you think you will be during your first practicum.

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Multiple Choice

Which sentence shows ability?

• She must finish her assignment.

• He can swim across the lake.

• You should wear a mask.

• They might arrive late.

Multiple Choice

The modal may is mainly used to express permission or polite requests.

• False

• True

Match

Match the modal to its most common function.

• can

• must

• may

• might

ability

obligation

permission

possibility

• ability

• obligation

• permission

• possibility

Fill in the Blank

I ___ speak Japanese when I was in Tokyo, but I’ve forgotten most of it now.

Multiple Choice

Which modal expresses strong obligation?

• must

• should

• might

• would

Reorder

Arrange these modals from strongest to weakest certainty:
might, will, could, must

• must
• will

• could

• might

1

2

3

4

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence that shows advice, not obligation.

• You must hand in your portfolio today.

• You have to attend the meeting.

• You should get more sleep before class.

• You will submit by Friday.

Multiple Choice

Identify the incorrect sentence.

• She can to drive now.

• He may come later.

• We must leave early.

• They should prepare well.

Multiple Choice

Identify the incorrect sentence.

• She can to drive now.

• He may come later.

• We must leave early.

• They should prepare well.

Multiple Choice

Lecturer: “You must cite your sources.”
Student: “Should I use APA or MLA?”
Which best describes the difference between must and should here?

• Must = advice; Should = certainty.

• Must = request; Should = command.

• Must = rule; Should = choice.

• Both mean the same.