MODAL VERBS

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

• Shall

• Could

• Should

• Will

• Can

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The modal auxiliary in this sentence shows:

• Prohibition

• A suggestion or recommendation

• Request

• Necessity

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Jonathan​ ___ play guitar​ and piano

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The modal verb COULD is also used to give suggestions.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Write this sentence correctly:

HE DON'T CAN DRIVE

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

Modal verbs used for obligations:

• MUST

• MUSTN'T

• HAVE TO

• DON'T HAVE TO

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The modal auxiliary in this sentence shows:

• Ability

• Suggestion or recommendation

• Obligation

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The modal auxiliary in this sentence shows:

• Ability

• Request for permission

• A necessity

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Mention two modal verbs of possibility

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B