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2 - Work - Modal Verbs
2 - Work - 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
1.- It isnt necessary for her to wear a suit to the school. _________________________________________________ 2.- Im sure the children arent happy with your decision. _________________________________________________ 3.- I advise you to leave early. _________________________________________________ 4.- We are obliged to take exams every six months. _________________________________________________ 5.- Perhaps we will go to Mexico on holiday. ________________________________________________ 6.- Would you like me to make some sndwiches for you? ________________________________________________ 7.- You arent allowed to take those books out of the library.
BOX 2
KEY
BOX 3
KEY
a) 2 b) 3 c) 6 d) 5 e) 7 f) 11 (asking for permission) g) 8 h) 10 (it isnt necessary) i) 9 ( it isnt allowed) j) 1 ( youre obliged to) k) 4 l) 3 (Im sure he isnt) m) 6 (perhaps) n) 5 ( why dont we?) o) 7 p) 11 (giving permission) q) 8 r) 4 s) 1 t) 9 u) 6 ( its possible)
1.- She doesnt have/neednt have to wear a suit to the school. 2.- The children cant be happy with your decision. 3.- You should/ ought to / must leave early. 4.- We have to / must take exams every six months. 5.-We may / might / could go to Mexico on holiday. 6.- Shall I make some sandwiches for you? 7.- You mustnt take those books out of the library. 8.- Ralph may / might / could be at home this evening.
BOX 4
KEY
BOX 5
1.- can 2.- must 3.- havent been able to 4.- may 5.- might 6.- wont have to 7.- Should 8.- should 9.- Could B O X 1
KEY
1.- must
2.- May 3.- Can 4.- couldnt 5.- Will / can / could
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