Modal verbs for speculation: must, could, might/may, can't

What's the Dutch translation of the word 'speculation'
A
speculaas
B
speculatie
C
verplichting
D
verbod
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This lesson contains 14 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

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What's the Dutch translation of the word 'speculation'
A
speculaas
B
speculatie
C
verplichting
D
verbod

Slide 1 - Quiz

Lesson Goals 
Today you will learn: 

- What modal verbs of speculation are; 
- How to use must, could/might/may & can't. 

Slide 2 - Slide

Slide 3 - Slide

Pick the right answer
It ______ be cold outside. People are wearing scarfs and jackets.
A
can't
B
may
C
must
D
should

Slide 4 - Quiz

Must + infinitive 
We gebruiken must + infinitive (hele werkwoord) wanneer we heel sterk geloven dat iets waar is. 

Examples
- They must feel amazing after that refreshing swim. 
- Ruby must see a doctor. She's burning up! 

Slide 5 - Slide

Think of one sentence using must + infinitive

Slide 6 - Mind map

How do you translate may, might & could?
A
mag, mag niet, moet
B
kan, mag, zou
C
kan, zou, zou kunnen
D
kan, zou kunnen, mag

Slide 7 - Quiz

might, may or could + infinitive 
We gebruiken might, may or could + infinitive wanner we denken dat iets waarschijnlijk waar zal zijn. 

Examples 
- It looks nice, but it might be very expensive. 
- She may enjoy a swim, since it's so very hot. 

Slide 8 - Slide

Pick must, or might/may/could

She _____ like make up. She wears it every day.
A
might
B
must

Slide 9 - Quiz

Pick must or might/may/could

It ______ be cold in the mountains at night.
A
may
B
must

Slide 10 - Quiz

can't + infinitive 
We gebruiken can't + infinitive wanneer we geloven dat iets niet waar is. 

Examples
- This child can't be four years old. It's so small and can't even walk yet! 
-Paul can't speak ten languages. 

Slide 11 - Slide

Go to page 74 in your book and do exercise 4.

Slide 12 - Open question

What do you remember about the modal verbs for speculation?

Slide 13 - Mind map

Homework 
Book page 74 
Exercises 4 & 5

MEL: 6.3 & 6.4 

Slide 14 - Slide