Modal Verbs II

Could I use your pen, please?

The sentence above expresses mode of: ________

• obligation

• asking permission

• possibility

• necessity

I will post and give the details later this afternoon for your performance task next week.

The sentence above expresses mode of: ________

• possibility

• a promise or intention

• wish

• necessity or compulsion

Dave, can you reach that book for me?

The sentence above expresses mode of: ______

• wish

• asking permission

• making a request

• necessity or compulsion

You should see the new James Bond movie. It's great!

The sentence above expresses mode of: ______

• necessity or compulsion

• making a request

• obligation

• giving advice or suggestion

You mustn't make any noise in the library.

The sentence above expresses mode of: ______

• prohibition or obligation

• wish

• making a request

• giving advice or suggestion

We've had great success this year; may we continue to do so for years to come.

The sentence above expresses mode of: ______

• possibility

• wish

• making a request

• giving advice or suggestion

Bran could have been a great tennis player if he hadn't injured his shoulder.

The sentence above expresses mode of: ______

• wish

• possibility

• ability

• giving advice or suggestion

Fill in the blanks by using the appropriate modals.

You _____ wear a helmet while riding your motorbike.

(making a suggestion or advice)

• must

• should

• may

• will

Fill in the blanks by using the appropriate modals.

We _____ slow down while driving in front of a school

(express necessity)

• might

• should

• must

• will

Fill in the blanks by using the appropriate modals.

My keys _____ be in the car

(expresses certainty)

• will

• can

• must

• shall