MODAL VERBS PRACTICE

(20 points)

1. Realiza un resumen las explicaciones dadas en los 2 videos sobre los

verbos modales en ingles./ . Make a summary of the explanations given
in the 2 videos about modal verbs in English.

Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs. This means that they are not conjugated with
grammatical persons, so:

 They do not have an infinitive (for example, there is no to can)

 They have no gerund (for example, there is no mighting)

 They have no participle (for example, there is no willed)

A modal verb can express ability, need, condition or "modality" (yes, complex
ideas!), Hence its meaning depends on the context of the sentence and the verbs
with which they are conjugated.
The most used modal verbs in English are 10:
Can, Could, May, Might, Will, Would, Must, Shall, Should, Ought to.
characteristics of modal verbs:
 They do not conjugate, as we saw in the previous section.
 They modify other verbs, so after a modal verb there is always a verb in its
infinitive form (without the to), for example:
You can eat better
 They express certainty, ability, need, willingness and obligation.
 The negative or interrogative form of a modal verb does not need an
auxiliary, since the verb in question is used for those purposes, for example:
I can't swim

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 2. Haz estos ejercicos sobre los verbos modales, los cuales encontrarás
en en el link siguiente: / 2. Do these exercises about modal verbs, which
you will find in the following link:

Modal verbs exercises (agendaweb.org)

Dichos ejercicios son :

Mi x e d moda ls - 1

E x e rc i s es - moda l v e rbs
1. Mixed modals - elementary 1
Choose the most suitable form
 You must listen to the teacher.
 You can´t park here.
 People shouldn't waste food.
 Will it snow tomorrow?
 Could I have a coffee, please?
 You should do more exercise.
 You mustn't drink alcohol.
 Can you play the guitar?
 Would you like to go by train?
 I won't play tennis tomorrow.
2. Mixed modals - elementary 2
Choose the most suitable form
 We can take photos here.
 You shouldn't smoke so much.
 A surgeon mustn't make mistakes.
 Could I have the menu, please?
 We would go if you invited us.
 You must brush your teeth every day.
 Peter can't speak Spanish.
 I will eat when I finish this.
 If I were you I wouldn't do it.
 Lily couldn't swim when she was six.
3. Mixed modals - elementary 3
Choose the most suitable form
 Can I go to the toilet?
 You should eat less sweets.
 It's broken. Who would break it.
 I must study for the exam.
 Sorry, I'm busy. I can't help you.
 Shall I watch TV now, mum
 You shouldn't shout at your children.
 Tomorrow we will go camping.
 I couldn't start my car yesterday.
 May I phone you later, Mr. Levis?

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 4. Mixed modals - exercise 1
Could, should, would, must...
 You can't touch the paintings in the museum.
 Could you help me open this can, please?
 I should eat more vegetables to stay healthy.
 Children mustn't tell lies to their teachers.
 I would like to have a better house.
 Can water boil under 100 degrees?
 He was afraid he wouldn't arrive on time.
 Can somebody cook lunch?- Yes, I will.
 You shouldn't smoke with that cough.
 We may go to Portugal in November.
 There might be forty or fifty people in the pub.
 The cinema was closed so we couldn't see the film.
5. Mixed modals - exercise 2
Can, could, will, would, should...
 Could you play the guitar when you were seven?
 It's too late. We must go home now.
 Paul is very tired. He should have a rest.
 Will the plane be on time tomorrow?
 Shall I make a suggestion?
 I hope we can arrive on time.
 It's getting colder and it might snow tonight.
 You mustn't drink water from the river.
 If you don't study, you won't pass the exam.
 I couldn't get there earlier because of the traffic.
 The baby is six months old so he can't walk.
 I would rather live alone on a desert island.
 May I have this dance, please?
 He woudln't have won without you.
Cuando los termines, debes copiarlos uno a uno para fines de esta práctica.

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 3. Selecciona la respuesta correcta para completar cada proposición./
Choose the right answer to complete the prepositions.

1) ____ you help me with my English exam?

a) Might

b) Will

c) Ought

d) Should

2) You ____ read the washing machine instructions carefully or you will ruin your
clothes.

a) could

b) must

c) will

d) ought

3) We ____ take an umbrella. It looks like it’s raining cats and dogs.

a) may

b) should

c) might

d) could

4) ____ you always be late?

a) May

b) Might

c) Would

d) Must

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5) I ____ love to go to the beach this August.

a) will

b) may

c) should

d) would

6) She ____ train harder if she wants to break the record.

a) may

b) might

c) should

d) would

7) Rock climbing ____ be dangerous.

a) can

b) shall

c) ought

d) should

8) ____ I wear a fancy dress for the party?

a) Must

b) Should

c) Will

d) May

9) They ____ to work harder.

a) may

b) should

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c) ought

d) must

10) You ____ play videogames when you should be studying.

a) musn’t

b) couldn’t

c) shouldn’t

d) won’t