Modals

What are the auxiliary verbs that express special functions?

• helping verbs

• action verbs

• adverbs

• modals

What modal is used to express possibility?

• could

• should

• may

• would

What modal is used to express ability in the past?

• can
• am able to
• could
• might

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

Which modal is used to express prohibition?

• must not

• will not

• could not

• should not

"Be able to" has the same general meaning as ________

• might

• may

• can

• should

Which sentence shows polite request?

• Shall we go now?

• May God bless you.

• May I come in, please?

• Will you shut up?

Which sentence shows advice / suggestion?

• You may leave now.

• You should have your health checked.

• Would you possibly do me a favor?

• You can do it, don't you?

Which sentence shows possibility?

• I can speak Korean.
• Could I use your phone please?
• She may be at home.
• He should go to the doctor.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

I __________ cook really well.

• can

• should

• mustn't

• may

You __________ eat and drink in the library.

• must

• mustn't

• should

• shouldn't