Modal verbs – advice, ability, prohibition, obligation

1. Brian: ‘I would like to exercise more, but going to the gym is boring!’
Maria: ‘I think it would be a good idea to get a bike.’
How would Maria say this with a modal verb?
Maria: ‘I think you _____________________ a bike.’

2. Laura: ‘I am able to dance really well.’

How would Laura say this with a modal verb?
Laura: ‘I _______________ really well.’

3. Aiteqab: ‘When I was a child, I wasn’t able to eat spicy food. But now I
love it!’
How would Aiteqab say this with a modal verb?
Aiteqab: ‘When I was a child, I ________________________ spicy food.
But now I love it!’

4. Zaheer: ‘Hey bro, is it necessary to tip in restaurants in Melbourne?’

Esteban: ‘No, it is not necessary to tip, but I’m sure the staff like it if you
do!’
How would Esteban say this with a modal verb?
Esteban: ‘No, you _______________, but I’m sure the staff like it if you
do!’

5. Bilal: ‘Umar is obligated to arrive at work on time, but last week he was
late, so his boss was angry!’
How would Bilal say this with a modal verb?
Bilal: ‘Umar __________________ at work on time, but last week he was
late, so his boss was angry!’

6. Daniela: ‘When you use public transport in Melbourne, it is imperative

that you use a Myki card.’
 How would Daniela say this with a modal verb?
Daniela: ‘When you use public transport in Melbourne, you __________
a Myki card.’

7. Brian: ‘But it is possible to travel on the tram for free inside the CBD, so
it is not necessary to use your Myki card.’
How would Brian say this with modal verbs?
Brian: ‘But you _____________ on the tram for free inside the CBD, so
you __________________ your Myki card.’

8. Hamza: ‘If you go to a mosque, it is essential that you do not wear

shoes.’
How would Hamza say this with a modal verb?
Hamza: ‘If you go to a mosque, you __________________ shoes.’