Modal Verbs (can, must, may)

What is the modal verb expressing in this sentence?

You MUST be 18 to see that film.

• permission

• possibility

• ability

• obligation

What is the modal verb expressing in this sentence?

You don’t have to shout. I CAN hear you very well.

• permission

• possibility

• ability

• obligation

What is the modal verb expressing in this sentence?

John doesn’t need a calculator. He CAN do sums in his head.

• permission

• possibility

• ability

• obligation

What is the modal verb expressing in this sentence?

This is a hospital. You MUST NOT smoke here.

• permission

• possibility

• ability

• obligation

What is the modal verb expressing in this sentence?

MAY I use your pen, please?

• permission

• possibility

• ability

• obligation

What is the modal verb expressing in this sentence?

MAY I go out for a while? 

• permission

• possibility

• ability

• obligation

What is the modal verb expressing in this sentence?

Jason MAY bring chips to the party.

• permission

• possibility

• ability

• obligation

What is the modal verb expressing in this sentence?

Lola MAY change her mind.

• permission

• possibility

• ability

• obligation

Match the modal verb with its usage.

• obligation

• can

• ability

• must

• permission / possibility

• may