Modal

Verbs
BOX 1

MATCH the function of modal verb with the correct sentence in box 2

1.- Obligation/necessity 2.- Offer 3.- Logical assumption 4.- Advice 5.- Suggestion 6.- Possibility
7.- Request 8.- Ability 9.- Prohibition 10.- Lack of necessity
11.- Permission

BOX 2

BOX 3

a)_____ Shall I carry the newspaper for you?

1.- It isnt necessary for her to wear a suit to the school.

b)_____ Sam must be at work.

c)_____ Sandy might be ill.
d)_____ Shall we eat out tonight?
e)_____ Can you lend me your pencil, please?
f)_____ May I use your phone?
g)_____ She was able to get into the house.
h)_____ You dont have to call us tonight.
i)_____ You mustnt talk in the library.
j)_____ I have to study hard.
k)_____ You look bad, you should see a doctor.
l)_____ Tony cant be at work, its too late.
m)_____ My son may be at home at six.
n)_____ We can/could watch a film tonight.
o)_____ Could you open the windows, please?
p)_____ You can take my car tomorrow.
q)_____ Greg can run fast.
r)_____ You must eat healthy food.
s)_____ A teacher must work hard.
t)_____ You cant smoke inside the museum.
u)_____ Will you post this letter?
v)_____ Billy could be the best runner.

Rewrite the sentences using modal verbs.

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2.- Im sure the children arent happy with your decision.
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3.- I advise you to leave early.
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4.- We are obliged to take exams every six months.
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5.- Perhaps we will go to Mexico on holiday.
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6.- Would you like me to make some sndwiches for you?
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7.- You arent allowed to take those books out of the library.

8.- It is possible that Ralph will be at home this evening.

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BOX 4 WRITE the missing modal verb.

BOX 5 WRITE the most suitable Word.

Dear George,
Im writing to you because I need some advice.
1)_______ you help me, please? My boss offered me a
B
job in France
and I 2)________ make a decision about it
O
soo. Ive been thinking about it since last week but I
X
3)_______________ to decide! Im a bit worried that I
4)_________
not enjoy living in another country. I
1
5)___________ find it difficult to learn french.
However, I 6)___________ stay there if I dont like it.
What doMyou think?7) __________I move to France or
8)___________
I stay here? 9)___________ you write
A
to me and
tell
me
what you think?
T

C hear from you soon.

I hope to
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t

Best wishes,
Aly

1.- I ___________ remember to go to the bank.

I havent got any money.
2.- _________ take your order, please?
3.- _________ you drive a car?
4.- Paul ___________read and write until he was
seven years old.
5.- _________ you make dinner tonight?
6.- Sara, _______ you come outside and play with
me?
7.- You __________ go to bed late during this
week.
8.- You __________ visit your grandparents
more often.