Modal Verbs

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Lesson Aims:
- To differentiate between the usage of modal verbs in both a receptive and productive manner. 

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What are modal verbs?
- An auxiliary verb that expresses possibilities, abilities, necessities, giving advice, obligations, and giving permission. 
- Word usage such as: can, could, may, might, must, should, have to, shall, will, would, to be able to 
- Can also be used in negations and questions (Ex.: cannot/can't, May I have a glass of water?)

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Can / Could:
Can:
- To show ability (Ex.: Superman can travel at the speed of light.)
- To ask for permission (Ex.: Can I go to the bathroom?)
- To express doubt (Ex.: He cannot play on this level.)
- To show astonishment (Ex.: I cannot believe what I just saw!)
Could:
- Past abilities (Ex.: Michael Jordan could do amazing things on the basketball court.)
- Past possibilities for something that will never be known (Ex.: Could the athletes of the past have beaten the current athletes?) 

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May / Might:
May:
Asking for permission (Ex.: May I go to the bathroom?)
Possibility (Ex.: Richard may be coming to visit tomorrow evening.)

Might:
Possibility (Ex.: The clouds are getting darker, it might rain today.)
-Femke might or might not get accepted into the law school. 
-The situation with the company looks bad, and the employees might lose their jobs. 


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Should / Shall:
Should - To give advice: 
Ex.: You should make sure to get enough daily exercise, eat healthily, and avoid junk food.
    -  You shouldn't drink and drive. 
    -   Shouldn't we get gas first? 

Shall: To make a prediction, promises, the probability for a future action, and future suggestions. Often used with "I" and "We". 
Ex.: I shall return!
       Shall we go?
      We shall overcome some day!


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Will / Would:
Will:
Future prediction: 
Ex.: Ajax will become Dutch football champions in 2022.  
- Based on his marks, John won't be able to graduate. 

Would:
Hypothetical situation:
Example:
If I ever win the lottery, I would buy a large house with a swimming pool in the backyard. 

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Must/Have to:
Must:
- Used for something very important or necessary for something to happen. It is also used to give orders. 

Ex: You must come right away, your wife is in labor. 
       We mustn't jump to conclusions. 
       The soldier must report to duty immediately. 
Have to:
- Used to say that something is obligatory, for example:
Children have to go to school.
You don't have to be late for class. 

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To be able to:
When someone Is able to do something, meaning they have the ability to do it and they did/can do it.
Examples:
- After two weeks of being ill with the coronavirus, Sarah is able to return to work. 
- John injured his ankle in practice and won't be able to play this weekend. 

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She is a small baby. She .......... eat solid fruit.
A
must not
B
could not
C
cannot
D
shall not

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He is very tall, so he ...... play basketball.
A
might
B
can
C
could
D
should

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The doctor said that I ......... smoke anymore.
A
mustn't
B
shouldn't
C
shall not
D
couldn't

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....... I use your pen, please?
A
Could
B
Might
C
Can
D
May

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Since they all have part-time jobs, the students ............. pay the monthly rent.
A
are able to
B
am able to
C
was able to
D
is able to

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.......... Mary come with us?
A
Can
B
Could
C
May
D
Will

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In France, you .......... drive on the right.
A
can
B
may
C
must
D
have to

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According to the weather report it .... rain this afternoon.
A
can
B
may
C
might
D
shall

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That ........ be John over there. He said he would be in America this week.
A
couldn't
B
won't
C
shouldn't
D
can't

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I think you ____ relax more. You have been working too much lately.
A
should
B
could
C
may
D
can

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I promise I _______ stop smoking.
A
would
B
will
C
shall
D
might

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The student at the private school
........ wear a coat and tie to school.
A
has to
B
have to
C
must

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