MODALS VERBS

ENGLISH GRADE 10
Examples of Modals
Modals have tenses:

• But look at these sentences

She may be at home.

She might be in home.
Modals have tenses:

• But look at these sentences

I shall take part in the
competition next month.
I should be doing my
homework instead of playing
games.
PRACTICE EXERCISES
• Fill in can, have to, may, might, must,
need, should or (not) allowed to.
1. George has travelled a lot.
He____ speak many languages.
2. I can hear you quite well. You ___ not
shout.
3. I'm not sure where I will go for my
holidays, but I ____ go to Italy.
4. She_____ ride her bike at night
without lights. It's not allowed.
5. She ______ not eat so much
chocolate because it's bad for her figure.
6. I _____ understand him. He
should speak louder.
7. It's later than I thought. I _____ go
now.
8. You ______ a better trainer if you
want to improve yourself.
9. Talk to Ann about your problems.
I'm sure she ______ help you.
10. You _____ not vacuum the
carpets because Carol has already
done it.
GROUP ACTIVITY
Form group of 6 and
perform the given task
using modals
 • Make a list of
your duties and
responsibilities
• Compose a short as a good
verse poem using student. Give at
modals about least 10.
how you can use
your strengths in
achieving your
dreams. Present
it to class.
• Pretend that you
are the owners
of an
amusement
park. Make a list • Think about at
of rules that the least 3 problems
visitors must and you wish to
should follow have advice on
when visiting. (real or
imaginary) and
give at least 3
pieces of advice
for each.
 “In The next 20 Years!”
• Make predictions on what
you think life will be in the
next 20 years.

• “Lights! Camera!
ACTION!”
Each group member
expresses an ability and put
it into action
GROUP PRESENTATION