MODAL VERBS: STRUCTURE & USE

What are modal verbs?

• May

• Could

• Might

• Must

• Can

How do we use modals?

What do modal verbs express?

What are the different categories of modal verbs?

What are the uses of modal perfect?

I think your thumb is broken. You ___ go to the emergency room.

• a. Might

• b. could

• c. ought to

• d. can

If you are interested in losing weight, you ______ try this new diet.

• a. Could

• b. mustn’t

• c. don’t have to

• d. had to

I can feel the heat. We _________ be near the fire.

• a. Can

• b. would

• c. must

• d. have to

__________ you like to have dinner with me tonight?

• a. Could

• b. may

• c. should

• d. would

You’ve never heard of Britney Spears? You ________ be serious!

• a. Must

• b. had to

• c. can’t

• d. shouldn’t