MODAL VERBS

What modal verb do we use to give advice or a recommendation?

• Shall

• Could

• Should

• Will

• Can

The modal auxiliary in this sentence shows:

• Prohibition

• A suggestion or recommendation

• Request

• Necessity

Modal verb used to say present or past abilities.

• Can

• Must

• Have to

• Should

• Could

Answer explanation

EXAMPLES:

PRESENT ABILITY

DAVID CAN SPEAK THREE LANGUAGES

PAST ABILITY

DAVID COULD SPEAK FLUENT ENGLISH WHEN HE WAS 7.

Jonathan​ ___ play guitar​ and piano

The modal verb COULD is also used to give suggestions.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Write this sentence correctly:

HE DON'T CAN DRIVE

Modal verbs used for obligations:

• MUST

• MUSTN'T

• HAVE TO

• DON'T HAVE TO

Answer explanation

The modal auxiliary in this sentence shows:

• Ability

• Suggestion or recommendation

• Obligation

The modal auxiliary in this sentence shows:

• Ability

• Request for permission

• A necessity

Mention two modal verbs of possibility