English 9: Modal Verbs

Modals are also called ____________.

• linking verbs

• helping verbs

• main verbs

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

There are _________ types of modals.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

This modal is the formal way of asking or giving permission.

• may

• can

• have to

• must

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

This modal is used when something is not allowed.

• Modal for permission

• Modal for obligation

• Modal for prohibition

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

Must and have to are examples of this modal.

• Modal for permission

• Modal for obligation

• Modal for prohibition

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

I can’t go inside the coliseum anymore that is according to the guidelines released by the concert organizers.

• Modal for permission

• Modal for obligation

• Modal for prohibition

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

We have to submit a solicitation letter to the Vatican.

• Modal for permission

• Modal for obligation

• Modal for prohibition

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

Anne, you may now leave and tell the good news to your best friend.

• Modal for permission

• Modal for obligation

• Modal for prohibition

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

You mustn’t create any trouble before the concert.

• Modal for permission

• Modal for obligation

• Modal for prohibition

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

Can you just let go of the idea of being present in this concert?

• Modal for permission

• Modal for obligation

• Modal for prohibition

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C