Modal Verbs

BOX 1

MATCH the function of modal verb with the correct sentence in box 2

1.- Obligation/necessity 2.- Offer 3.- Logical assumption 4.- Advice 5.- Suggestion 6.- Possibility 7.- Request 8.- Ability 9.- Prohibition 10.- Lack of necessity 11.- Permission

BOX 2

BOX 3

Rewrite the sentences using modal verbs.

a)_____ Shall I carry the newspaper for you?

b)_____ Sam must be at work. c)_____ Sandy might be ill. d)_____ Shall we eat out tonight? e)_____ Can you lend me your pencil, please? f)_____ May I use your phone? g)_____ She was able to get into the house. h)_____ You dont have to call us tonight. i)_____ You mustnt talk in the library. j)_____ I have to study hard. k)_____ You look bad, you should see a doctor. l)_____ Tony cant be at work, its too late. m)_____ My son may be at home at six. n)_____ We can/could watch a film tonight. o)_____ Could you open the windows, please? p)_____ You can take my car tomorrow. q)_____ Greg can run fast. r)_____ You must eat healthy food. s)_____ A teacher must work hard. t)_____ You cant smoke inside the museum. u)_____ Will you post this letter? v)_____ Billy could be the best runner.

1.- It isnt necessary for her to wear a suit to the school. _________________________________________________ 2.- Im sure the children arent happy with your decision. _________________________________________________ 3.- I advise you to leave early. _________________________________________________ 4.- We are obliged to take exams every six months. _________________________________________________ 5.- Perhaps we will go to Mexico on holiday. ________________________________________________ 6.- Would you like me to make some sndwiches for you? ________________________________________________ 7.- You arent allowed to take those books out of the library.

8.- It is possible that Ralph will be at home this evening. _________________________________________________

BOX 4 WRITE the missing modal verb.

Dear George, Im writing to you because I need some advice. 1)_______ you help me, please? My boss offered me a job in France and I 2)________ make a decision about it soo. Ive been thinking about it since last week but I 3)_______________ to decide! Im a bit worried that I 4)_________ not enjoy living in another country. I 5)___________ find it difficult to learn french. However, I 6)___________ stay there if I dont like it. What do you think?7) __________I move to France or 8)___________ I stay here? 9)___________ you write to me and tell me what you think? I hope to hear from you soon. Best wishes, Aly

BOX 5 WRITE the most suitable Word.

1.- I ___________ remember to go to the bank. I havent got any money. 2.- _________ take your order, please? 3.- _________ you drive a car? 4.- Paul ___________read and write until he was seven years old. 5.- _________ you make dinner tonight? 6.- Sara, _______ you come outside and play with me? 7.- You __________ go to bed late during this week. 8.- You __________ visit your grandparents more often.

BOX 2

KEY

BOX 3

KEY

a) 2 b) 3 c) 6 d) 5 e) 7 f) 11 (asking for permission) g) 8 h) 10 (it isnt necessary) i) 9 ( it isnt allowed) j) 1 ( youre obliged to) k) 4 l) 3 (Im sure he isnt) m) 6 (perhaps) n) 5 ( why dont we?) o) 7 p) 11 (giving permission) q) 8 r) 4 s) 1 t) 9 u) 6 ( its possible)

1.- She doesnt have/neednt have to wear a suit to the school. 2.- The children cant be happy with your decision. 3.- You should/ ought to / must leave early. 4.- We have to / must take exams every six months. 5.-We may / might / could go to Mexico on holiday. 6.- Shall I make some sandwiches for you? 7.- You mustnt take those books out of the library. 8.- Ralph may / might / could be at home this evening.

BOX 4

KEY

BOX 5
1.- can 2.- must 3.- havent been able to 4.- may 5.- might 6.- wont have to 7.- Should 8.- should 9.- Could B O X 1

KEY

1.- must
2.- May 3.- Can 4.- couldnt 5.- Will / can / could

M A T C H t h e f u n

6.- will / could 7.- shouldnt 8.- Should / ought to