Modal Verbs

It is forbidden to smoke in public places. 

• You can
• You must
• You mustn't
• You have to 

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I know how to play the piano. 

• I can 
• I may
• I must
• I need to

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

In our school it is obligatory to wear a uniform.

• In our school you must wear a uniform

• In our school you can wear a uniform

• In our school you have to wear a uniform

• In our school you don't have to wear a uniform

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

You aren’t allowed to talk during the exam.

• You needn't talk during the exam

• You don't have to talk during the exam

• You must talk during the exam

• You mustn't talk during the exam

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

This verb is used to talk about suggestions

• MUSN'T

• HAVE TO

• SHOULD

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

This verb is used to talk about obligations

• MUST

• SHOULD

• COULD

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

This verb is used to talk about permissions

• MUST

• MIGHT

• MAY

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

When you are talking about an ability a person has you refer to

• MAY

• CAN

• SHOULD

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I didn’t feel very well yesterday. I ______ eat anything.

• couldn’t

• can't

• shouldn't

• mustn't

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I _______ talk already before I was two years old.

• can

• couldn't

• could

• may

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B