Can/could/should/have to..

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

Can, Could, Should, Have to

Wat valt je op aan de volgende zinnen?

'I can speak English'

'You could be nicer to her'

'Students should always do their homework'

'You have to go to school'

can/could/should/have to

aangeven dat je iets kan (vaardigheid) + toestemming

'I can ride a bike.'

'He can count to a million.'

'Can I use the bathroom?'

'Can I leave early for my appointment? '

can/could/should/have to

Wat zou kunnen gebeuren, of wat mensen dieren en dingen in het verleden konden of mochten

'She could cycle to school instead of taking the bus.'

'Could your first toy make any sounds?'

can/could/should/have to

Gebruik je bij het geven van een advies

'You should really get that mole checked out.'

can/could/should/have to

Wanneer je praat over verplichtingen (er is geen keuze) 

'We have to fill out this form first.'

Woord Betekenis Voorbeeld

                 can                 Mogelijkheid/vaardigheid nu                                                        I can speak English.

could               Mogelijkheid verleden of beleefd verzoek

    Could you help me?

should         Advies                        You should sleep more.

have to          Verplichting         I have to go to school.

Choose the correct modal:
You ....................... do it, it's in the rules!

1. must
2. have to
3. should
4. could

Choose the correct modal:
My advice would be that you ............. see a doctor.

1. should
2. have to
3. must
4. could

You ... be 18 before you can drive.

1. should
2. must
3. have to

I ... do some studying for my exam tomorrow.

1. should
2. must
3. have to

According to this year's schoolrules, we ….. put our phones in our lockers.

1. must
2. should
3. have to

Mom says that we _____ (go) to bed.

1. must go
2. have to go
3. should go
4. go

I think people ... recycle more paper and glass.

1. have to
2. must
3. should
4. mustn't

You ... smoke. It's bad for you.

1. shouldn't
2. should
3. must

You don't have to, but I think you ....... buy that dress!

1. must
2. should
3. shouldn't

I ... wear a uniform when I am at school.

1. must
2. have to
3. should
4. musn't

I ___________________ go to bed now, or I won’t be fit tomorrow.

1. must
2. have to
3. should

I ….. see that film. It is said to be fantastic!

1. should
2. must
3. have to

You look very sick. You ... see a dokter.

1. should
2. may
3. have to

Fill in the correct modal:
I ........... really look at my finances today, it is high time I update them.

Fill in the correct modal:
Teachers ........... be paid a fair salary for their hard work.

Penguins ______ swim very well.

1. can
2. could

I ______ run very fast when I was younger.

1. can
2. could

It's snowing, so we _____ go out now.

1. couldn't
2. can't

Yesterday we ______ play.

1. can't
2. couldn't

Why are you crying?
Is there something I _____ do for you?

1. can
2. could

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