Modal verbs revision
Let's start with a song! Click on the video and listen to the song On My Way, by Cocoon. Then try to complete the gaps with a modal verb.
If you feel like a liar
If you're about to leave me
If you sleep at night
If my bed songs upset you
And if my arms warm you
You just try
I am such a coward
I win an award
You believe me
But it be ok
Did you know you're still crying
Did you know that we all did
Is it paradise?
I'm just waiting for the day
That I find a letter
On the bedroom door
I am such a coward
I win an award
You believe me
But it be ok
Which meaning do the following sentences express?
1. They may finish tomorrow.
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a) ability
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b) deduction
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c) possibility
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2. It could be a good idea.
a) ability
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b) deduction
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c) possibility
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3. They could swim very well when they were younger.
a) ability
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b) deduction
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c) possibility
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5. He's seriously overweight. He must go on a diet.
a) obligation
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b) deduction
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c) advice
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Summary exercise
Try to place the following modal verbs under their correct meanings. Of course, you can use them more than once.
can, could, may, might, must, mustn't, have to, don't/doesn't have to, should, ought to
| DEDUCTION | POSSIBILITY |
OBLIGATION |
ADVICE |
PROHIBITION |
LACK OF OBLIGATION |
ABILITY |
PERMISSION OR REQUEST |
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Self-Assessment activity
Choose the correct modal verb in each case:
1. ________ you lend me some money, Mum?
a) May
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b) Could
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c) Must
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2. He _________ get good marks if he wants to. He's very intelligent.
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a) must
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b) should
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c) can
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3. I ________ remember your name. What is it again?
a) can't
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b) must
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c) should
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4. I admire Henry's strength. It ________ be really hard to lose a child.
a) can
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b) must
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c) should
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5. You ____________ come with me. I can go on my own.
a) mustn't
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b) can't
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c) don't have to
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Self-Assessment activity
Choose the correct modal verb:
1. You ___________ go to that meeting. It's not necessary.
a) mustn't
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b) don't have to
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2. You look ill. You _______ go to the doctor.
a) ought
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b) should
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3. I ________ speak English when I was eight.
a) could
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b) can
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4. ________ I open the door, sir?
a) Can
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b) May
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5. -What shall we do?
-We ______ go on a picnic.
a) could
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b) must
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Modal verbs activity
Modal verbs activity
And then you can practice some exercises on modal verbs by clicking on the links below:
And then you can practice some exercises on modal verbs by clicking on the links below:
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Exercise 2 |