Modals Verbs English VII

What is the purpose of 'may'?

• Expressing permission

• Express obligation

• Express ability

• Express desire

What is an example of 'ought to'?

• You should pay attention in class.

• You ought to respect your parents.

• He ought to be working in the office now.

• Promises ought to be kept.

What do 'shall & will' express?

• Safety of an action

• Low possibility

• Moral obligation

• Past habit

What is an example of 'used to or would'?

• He must be working in the office now.

• You should respect your parents.

• He might pass the exam, but I don't have high hopes.

• In childhood, he used to play soccer.

What does 'should' express?

• Possibility

• Habit

• Condition

• Duty or Obligation

What is the purpose of 'can'?

• Express possibility

• Express ability

• Express obligation

• Express desire

What is an example of 'must'?

• You should pay attention in class.

• You must follow the rules strictly.

• He must be working in the office now.

• You must respect your parents.

What does 'might' express?

• Safety of an action

• Express Wish

• Moral obligation

• Past habit

What is the purpose of 'could'?

• Express possibility

• Express ability

• Express obligation

• Express wish

What does 'ought to' express?

• Abbility

• Moral obligation

• Possibility

• Necessity