MODAL VERBS: INTRODUCTION

Which sentence describes an ABILITY?

• You should floss every day.

• He can type 34 words per minute.

• You might win the lottery.

• May I turn my paper in tomorrow?

Which modal verb do we use to give ADVICE?

• Should

• Can

• Must

• Might

Which sentence expresses an OBLIGATION/PROHIBITION?

• You might want to study.

• You can go to the party.

• You must not text while you drive!

• You should do your homework.

Which of the following verbs are used to express ABILITY? What's the difference?

• Should

• Might

• Can

• Could

Which of the following can be used to express LACK OF NECESSITY?

• don't need to

• mustn't

• don't have to

• shouldn't

Which of the following CANNOT be used to ask for PERMISSION?

• Can I open the window?

• May I open the window?

• Could I open the window?

• Shall I open the window?

Which of the following modal verbs indicates a less certain logical possibility?

• Must

• Should

• Might

• Will

Which of the following DOES NOT express a logical DEDUCTION?

• The kids must drink water every day.

• Her hair looks different: she might have gone to the hairdresser's.

• It's very dark: it must be late!

• He can't be the thief: he was with me when the bank was robbed!

Complete with a suitable modal verb: Jessica ___ speak two languages when she was five.

You ___ smoke in here. Look, there's a sign up there.

• can't

• mustn't

• don't have to

• aren't allowed to