HEADWAY UPPER INTERMEDIATE MODAL VERBS

What modal verb is used to express obligation?

• must

• should

• will

• can

Which modal verb is used to indicate possibility?

• will

• can

• shall

• may

What modal verb is commonly used to give advice?

• could

• should

• shall

• might

Which modal verb is used to talk about ability?

• shall

• can

• will

• may

What modal verb is used to ask for permission?

• can

• may

• will

• shall

Which modal verb is used to express necessity?

• will

• must

• should

• can

• need to

Give an example of a sentence using a modal verb of obligation.

• You should eat your vegetables before dessert.

• You can finish your work later if you want.

• You must complete your homework before dinner.

• You might go to the store for me.

Provide a sentence using a modal verb of possibility.

• She will go to the party tomorrow.

• She should go to the party tomorrow.

• She can go to the party tomorrow.

• She might go to the party tomorrow.

Can you construct a sentence using a modal verb of advice?

• You should study for the exam.

• You shall go to bed early.

• You might skip the meeting.

• You could eat more vegetables.

Share a sentence using a modal verb of ability.

• She can swim very well.

• I can eat a whole elephant in one sitting.

• They can run faster than the speed of light.

• He can fly to the moon.