Modals & Semi-modals (1) Close-up textbook p.99

Is it OK if I borow your pencil for a minute?

____ I borrow your pencil for a minute?

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

His football boots aren't here so he ___ in the park.

You are able to join the photography club.

You ___ join the photography club.

You ought not to go swimming today.

You ___ go swimming today.

He was able to play the piano very well when he was younger.

When he was younger, he ____ play the piano very well.

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

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

You ____ go outside more.

They weren't able to open the window.

They ___ open the window.

Harry could be in the library.

The modal verb refers to...

• ability

• advice and suggestion

• possibility and certainty

You should eat more fruits and vegetables.

The modal verb refers to ....

• ability

• advice and suggestion

• possibility and certainty