Modal Verbs

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

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


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BOX 2 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)
BOX 3 KEY
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 5 KEY

1.- must
2.- May
3.- Can
4.- couldnt
5.- Will / can / could
6.- will / could
7.- shouldnt
8.- Should / ought to
BOX 4 KEY

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