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MODAL VERBS

Which FUNCTION has EACH modal verb in the following sentences got?
(There’s a box with functions below…but try to do it without having a look at it
first)

1- You mustn’t step on the grass. =________________


2- Let’s phone him. He might still be at home. = ___________________
3- Maria could read and write when she was 5. = __________________
4- You can go out and take my car this weekend. = _________________
5- Shall I carry the bags for you? They’re too heavy. = ________
6- You are on holidays now! You can’t feel sad or tired. = _________
7- At this school students don’t have to wear a uniform. They can wear
anything they want to. = ____________
8- Will you open the window, please? = _____________
9- We could watch a film tonight. = _______________
10- You must go to school. = _______________
11- You’re ill. You should stay in bed today.
12- He must be your father. You have his eyes! = ______________
13- After some time, he was able to build his house alone. = __________
14- She doesn’t have to buy a present! I ‘ve bought something. =________
15- May I go to the party mum? = ________________
16- She could be angry with you. She hasn’t phoned you for a long time. …….
17- Shall we buy her some chocolates for her birthday? =_____________
18- You have to study if you want to pass the test. = _________
19- Can you help me to do this exercise? = ______________
20-Were you able to mend the pc? = ____________

LOGICAL ASSUMPTION / OFFER / POSSIBILITY / SUGGESTION / REQUEST /

OBLIGATION-NECESSITY / PERMISSION / ABILITY / LACK OF NECESSITY/

PROHIBITION / ADVICE

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