MODAL

VERBS
STRUCTURE
& USE
•Kevin: I could play the piano really
well when I was younger, but since I
haven’t played it in years, I’m rusty.
•Dorothy: You should start practicing
again! If you did, would you regain
your ability quickly?
•Kevin: I think I would, but it would
take some time. I shouldn’t have
stopped taking lessons. I could have
been a pro by now!
•Dorothy: Well, there’s no use
thinking about what could have been.
You must seize the moment and get
started now!
Re-write the following sentences using modals so that they have the same meaning.

 I suggest that you get a good lawyer!

 You ___________________________________________
 A university degree isn’t necessary for that job.
 You ___________________________________________
 Perhaps my father will pick you up.
 My father _______________________________________
 Eating is forbidden in class!
 You ___________________________________________
 I don’t believe that the legend of Hercules is true because there are many contradictions.
 The legend of Hercules ____________________________
Think about these situations and create a sentence using modals.

1. We are going to Mexico City for a weekend. (Make suggestions about things to do)

2. We start school in September. (Talk about necessity) I need to pay tuition, I need to buy books, I
must buy a backpack, I should register ahead of time

3. Margaret is a very talented sportswoman. (Talk about ability) She should train everyday, she
should have a balance diet, she should sleep well.

4. You have just won the lottery! (Talk about possibility) I would invest the money, I would start a
business, I could buy a house

5. Peter has got a headache and a congested nose. (Give him some advice) You should take an
aspirin or a pill, you should go to a doctor, he should do nasal spray

6. You want to borrow your uncle’s Mercedes Benz. (Ask for permission politely) May I borrow your
car? Can you please lend me your car?
Bart: I am hungry, you shoud prepare dinne
Marge: Well, you should wait till I am done

Lisa: Mom, can we have a dog?

Marge: No, you must do housework
Homer: Please Marge, can we?

Marge: You must turn off the tv

Marge: He must be upset with us

Bart: I shouldn’t have come
KAHOOT!!