MODAL VERBS

• Could – (Habilities, request, advices)can in the simple past.

I could run fast when I was younger.
Could you open the door?
If you feel sick, you could stay home.

• Might- Very high probabilty.

The teacher might get angry if you are not on time.

• May- Not certain or permission.

It may rain today, the sky is a little bit cloudy.
May I go out?
Negative:
Could-could not/couldn’t
Might- might not /mightn’t
May- may not
1. Zoe ……… read and write when she was six years old. EXERCISES
2. …….. you please pass me that book over there?
3. I ……….(not) open the door because it was locked.
4. The teacher ……… get mad if you don’t send the homework.
5. My brother ……. be sleeping at the living room but I’m not sure.
6. When he was young he……..dance all night long.
7. She……..drive but she takes the bus to go to work.
8. I don't know yet, but maybe I…….. come with you.
9. ……. you open the window a bit, please?
10. It’s an exam, so very probably you …… (not) speak during this
test.

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 IMAGINE THE SITUATION
1. It’s sunny.
We could have a bbq
It may be hot
We might go the beach.

2. I cannot sleep.

3. There’s an exam tomorrow

4. My dog is lost

5. My mom is angry with me

6. I need money