Modal Verbs

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In deze les zitten 19 slides, met interactieve quizzen, tekstslides en 1 video.

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Slide 1 - Tekstslide

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

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

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

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

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?) 

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

Should 
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? 




Slide 5 - Tekstslide

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. 

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

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. 

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

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

Slide 8 - Quizvraag

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

Slide 9 - Quizvraag

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

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

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

Slide 11 - Quizvraag

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

Slide 12 - Quizvraag

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

Slide 13 - Quizvraag

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

Slide 14 - Quizvraag

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

Slide 15 - Quizvraag

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

Slide 16 - Quizvraag

Slide 17 - Video

Slide 18 - Tekstslide

Slide 19 - Tekstslide