Understanding Modals in English

The video tutorial introduces modals, focusing on 'can', 'can't', and 'should'. It explains their use in expressing ability, permission, and suggestions. The lesson includes a warm-up exercise to practice these modals in sentences. Examples are provided to illustrate their application in real-life scenarios. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the key points discussed.

What is the primary role of modals in English?

• To express emotions

• To act as main verbs

• To assist main verbs

• To replace nouns

Which of the following is NOT a use of the modal 'can'?

• Expressing permission

• Expressing ability

• Expressing possibility

• Expressing obligation

What does the modal 'can't' express?

• Ability

• Inability

• Permission

• Advice

Which sentence correctly uses 'can't'?

• I can't dances.

• I can't dancing.

• I can't to dance.

• I can't dance.

In the warm-up exercise, which modal is used to express inability?

• Should

• Can't

• Must

• Can

What is a polite way to give advice using modals?

• You must do this.

• You can do this.

• You should do this.

• You will do this.

Which of the following sentences uses 'should' correctly?

• You should goes now.

• You should to go now.

• You should going now.

• You should go now.

What is the main verb in the sentence: 'You should get up early'?

• Should

• Get

• Up

• Early

Which modal is used to express a suggestion in the sentence: 'Meghna and Tara can come over to our house'?

• Can

• Will

• Should

• Must

In the context of modals, what does 'have' mean in the sentence: 'You shouldn't have the ice cream'?

• To hold

• To possess

• To eat

• To buy