MODAL VERBS

The book is optional. My professor said we could read it if we needed extra credit. But we_______________ read it if we don't want to.

• don't have to
• must not
• cannot

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CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.4A

You______________ worry so much. It doesn't do you any good. Either you get the job, or you don't. If you don't, just apply for another one. Eventually, you will find work.

• don't have to
• can't
• shouldn't

You____________ forget to pay the rent tomorrow. The landlord is very strict about paying on time.

• don't have to
• couldn't
• mustn't

What are the characteristics of modal verbs?

• They are followed by a main verb. (Modal verb + Vo)

• They are a type of auxiliary verbs.

• They convey the mood or opinion of the speaker (ability, obligation, advice, possibility, criticism,...)

• They have a grammatical function.

I can teach adults. I can't teach kids. I can meet you at nine.

In these sentences, "can" expresses_________

• requesting/granting/ refusing/permission

• surprise/ disbelief/ negative deduction

• (in)ability/ making future arrangements

• tendency

Can I borrow your husband for a while?

In this sentence, "can" expresses _____

• perception or lack thereof

• tendency

• requesting

• ability

In the following sentence, "can" expresses________:

She's had four helpings; she can't still be hungry!

• ability

• tendency

• permission

• negative deduction

In the following sentence, "could" expresses______

"It couldn't be Linda; she's in Hanoi now."

• suggesting

• past ability

• negative deduction

• possibility

In the following sentence, "would" expresses_____

"The marriage was arranged; she would soon leave her family."

• desire/request

• habitual event in the past

• future in the past

• commenting on predictability pf somebody's past ation

There's a funny noise coming from my car. I really _____take it into the garage.

• must

• mustn't

• have to

• don't have to