Modal Verbs

Young people ______ obey their parents.

• must

• may

• will

• might

I ______ be delighted to show you round the factory.

• could

• may

• would

• might

"______ you hand me that pair of scissors, please?"

• may

• will

• shall

• should

We use MAY/MIGHT for:

• Possibility

• Strong belief

• Obligation

We use MUST for:

• Permission

• Obligation

• Possibility

We use SHOULD for:

• Advice

• Obligation

• Permission

Which of these is used to express ability?

• Will

• Must

• Can

Which modal verb is used to tell someone that it is a requirement that they do something?

• must

• may

• should

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

• couldn’t

• can't

• shouldn't