Match the two columns to identify the use of each modal verb?
Match the two columns to identify the use of each modal verb. 1. Abe should call Lyla soon after their first date. A. obligation 2. Lyla should be happy to get his call. B. possibility 3. Abe calls but she doesn‟t pick up, she must be working. C. low probability 4. No problem, he can call her back later. D. rational probability 5. Later he tells her they could go out to dinner again. E. certainty 6. She says she may be available Friday. F. polite request 7. Abe asks if he can call her back Friday morning. G. permission 8. She says she could be in a meeting, the afternoon is better. H. advice 9. Friday afternoon, Abe asks : May I pick you up at 6 pm? I. capacity 10. He must be on time to make a good impression. J. suggestion Writing Exercise 5 min Complete the sentences with a modal verb from this list, without using the same one twice : can, could, may, might, should, must, shall, will, would Children ___________ go to school. Before you make a decision, you___________ speak to a specialist. I___________ ride a horse, I love horse riding. Let‟s go, ___________ we? Jake___________ speak some English before the training. ___________ I please speak to Mrs. Sanders? I promise I___________ buy you a new phone. He___________ join us later, he is not sure. If I were you, I ___________ take this opportunity. Quiz 10 min True or False? 1. The most polite modal verb to ask for permission is „may‟. True false 2. We use „to‟ between a modal verb and another verb. True false 3. We can use the future with modal verbs. True false 4. „could‟ is the past of „can‟. True false Match each situation on the left to a modal verb on the right. (select with the same color) Situation Modal Verb 1. Rational probability a. Must 2. Very high probability b. Would 3. Suggestion c. Should 4. Past of „will‟ d. Could Put these sentences in the past. I can get in, because I am invited. We must finish our work before going out. You should ask a professional to fix your roof. You may understand his explanation. Put these sentences in the future. I can get in, because I am invited. We must finish our work before going out. He can fly a kite. You would listen carefully.