Modals of ability, possibility, permission and obligation

That man CAN'T be a doctor. He looks too young.

• remote possibility

• weak possibility

• possible

• strong possibility

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

You CAN'T wear jeans at work. Men have to wear a suit and a tie.

• permission

• prohibition

• impossibility

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

Did you know that Mozart COULD play the piano by the time he was five?

• past ability

• polite request

• possibility

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

I'm not sure where the café is. I think it COULD be on the next street.

• polite request

• past ability

• possibility

• impossibility

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

When you've finished the test, you MAY quietly leave the room.

• impossibility

• possibility

• prohibition

• permission

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

I'm busy tomorrow but I MAY be able to see you on Thursday. Let me phone you.

• permission

• prohibition

• possibility

• impossibility

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

You know what? I think this rain MIGHT be stopping.

• permission

• prohibition

• possibility

• weak possibility

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

I know you're busy, but COULD I ask you a quick question?

• past ability

• permission

• possibility

• prohibition

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

You MUST make sure that you save all documents in the correct folder.

• prohibition

• strong obligation

• strong necessity

• outside obligation

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

I'd love to come to the cinema but I _____ hand in this assignment tomorrow.

• must

• have to

• can

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C