A. Identify the modals that express permission, obligation, and prohibition.

Write the modals on the space

provided.
1. ______One must always pay attention to his or her surroundings.
2. ___ Could you please keep this folder in a safe place?
3. __ You should not attend a party during this trying times.
4. ____ May I go to my friend’s party and stay overnight?
5. ____ I can’t join you today for practice because of prior commitment.
B, Fill in the blanks with the correct modals of permission, obligation, and prohibition.
1. We ___ (obligation) learn to help our government.
2. ____(permission) I borrow this book for a week?
3. Every examinee _________ (obligation) follow the directions.
4. He ______ (prohibition) sneak out of the lecture room immediately.
5. Every citizen _____ (obligation) render service to our country.
C. Directions: Complete the following sentences using appropriate modal verbs. Choose the correct
answer from the box and write your answer on a separate sheet.

1. If you are a driver, you _______ stop on red lights.

2. Children ________ stay in their rooms during playtime.
3. We ______ be there before the contest starts or else, we will be disqualified.
4. I can’t get a connection in my phone. ____ I borrow yours?
5. The rules state that you _______ invite only one guest to the party.
D. Directions: Tell whether the underlined phrase expresses Permission, Obligation or Prohibition. Copy
the grid on a separate sheet of paper and reflect your answer on the appropriate column.

Sentences Prohibition Obligatio Permission

n

1. Passengers must not play music or talk on this part of the

train.
2. You can’t rent a car without a credit card.
3. You have to show your ID before you can enter the place.
4. You can sit here. The seat is free.
5. I must hand in all requirements before Friday.
E. Make 1 example of each modal (Permission, Obligation and Prohibition)