English modal verbs:
can
could
may
might
must
ought to
shall
should
will
would
Structure
modal verb + verb infintive without to, Exception: ought to
The don’t use an “S” for the third person.
I can play the guitar
You could
The cat may need to go out.
He ought to study more.
We shall be going to the cinema on Saturday afternoon
Negative
To make the negative
add “Not” after the modal verb
Contractions
To make the negative
add “Not” after the modal verb
Cannot / can’t (NB: Cannot is one word)
Usage
Model verbs are used to express ability, probability, advice, obligation and habits.
Ability
We can come to your
Probability
The weather report has said it might snow
Advice
You shouldn’t eat so much, you’ll put on weight
Obligation
You must fasten your seatbelt during take off and landing
Habits
“Will” and “would” can be used to express habits eitehr current or in the past.
When we were at university we would go out at least 3 times a week.
Modal conversation questions
1) Is there anything you can’t do and would like to learn?
2) What are the three things you can do best?
3) Name three things you may do this weekend.
4) Name three things you may not do in Spain.
5) Should students be allowed to eat during lessons?
6) Name two things you ought to do every day.
7) Name three things you mustn’t do at work.
8) What activities couldn’t you do last year because of the pandemic?
9) Name three things you could do when you were younger but can’t do anymore.
10) Is there anything you can do better than your parents?
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