Modal Verbs: examples and extension exercises
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Modal Verbs: examples and extension exercises
- 1. Modal Verbs
- 2. Goals To understand the usage of modal verbs. To do some speaking and grammar exercises to reinforce the concept.
- 5. Modal Verbs • They are auxiliary verbs but cannot act as a main verb. • They express mode, ability, possibility, need or condition. • We can use them in future and in conditional sentences. They always work with other verbs.
- 6. Could Can Modal Verbs May Might Will Shall Must Have to Should Ought to Would
- 7. Can Modal Verbs ability possibility • I can speak five languages. • We can work late tonight if you need us. • It can be dangerous to drive if you are tired. • The restaurant can be expensive. • Can you help me?
- 8. Could Modal Verbs ability in the past possibility in the past • My mom could speak French when she was young. • I couldn’t sleep last night. • Could you play a musical instrument when you were a child?
- 9. Could Modal Verbs To ask politely in the present • Could you pass the salt, please? • Could I be wrong? • Could you help me?
- 10. May Modal Verbs possibility in the future • It may rain later. • It may be better to finish this today. • You may use your cellphones now. • May I leave now? • May I have a glass of water? permission
- 11. Might Modal Verbs slight possibility • I might bring an umbrella. • It might be better to finish this today. permission UK
- 12. Will Modal Verbs future • We will learn English. • I will help you. • Will they find a cure for cancer? good will, strong determination
- 13. Shall Modal Verbs future (elegant, fancy, formal) • Chris shall be happy to see you. • I’ll take the three o’clock train. • Shall we dance? • Shall we meet at 10:00 AM? good will, strong determination
- 14. Should Modal Verbs advice (what is right to do) • I should call my grandparents often. • You shouldn’t work so hard. • They should practice more. • Should we leave a tip? • Where should we meet? recommendation
- 15. Ought to Modal Verbs synonym of should • She ought to quit smoking. • I ought to study more. • They ought to pay more attention. less frequent
- 16. Must Modal Verbs Obligation • You must read this book. It’s fantastic! • You must not drink and drive. • When must we meet you? • Must you always be late? Need Prohibition
- 17. Have to Modal Verbs Obligation • You must read this book. It’s fantastic! • You must not drink and drive. • When must we meet you? • Must you always be late? Need Prohibition
- 18. Would Modal Verbs preference • Would you like some coffee? • Would you help me, please? • She would like to go to New York someday. • I would like to drink a soda. • I wouldn’t do that. polite request
- 19. Speaking Practice Use the modal verbs to share with us any ability, recommendation or advice you have.
- 20. Reading Comprehension Practice Read Laila’s Story and tell us what you think about it by using the Modal Verbs: 1. https://quizlet.com/co/516389629/lailas-story-flash-cards/ ?i=1xsraj&x=1qqW 2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-dc2d6e2d-3ab4- 42de-8d03-bb7eda5fff8e Upload the picture of your score and respond to these questions: a. Do you agree or disagree on the future of life presented with Laila's story, after the pandemic? b. b. Do you think we should recover our normal life? c. c. What could we do to restore our right to live and enjoy life?
- 21. Have an exciting week!