MODALS AND SEMI-MODALS

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.

• must be

• can't be

• might be

You are able to join the photography club. You _____ join the photography club.

• must

• can

• mustn't

You ought not to go swimming today. You _____ go swimming today.

• mustn't

• aren't able to

• shouldn't

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

• wasn't able to

• can

• could

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

• should

• must

• may

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

• might

• must

• ought to

They weren't able to open the window. They _____ open the window.

• couldn't

• can't

• did not

Read the example sentences carefully. What do the modal verbs in bold have in common?

• ability

• advice and suggestions

• possibility and certainty

Read the example sentences carefully. What do the modal verbs in bold have in common?

• ability

• advice and suggestions

• possibility and certainty

Read the example sentences carefully. What do the modal verbs in bold have in common?

• ability

• advice and suggestions

• possibility and certainty