Vocabulary
Modal Verbs
Are you confused about modal verbs (can, could, shall, should, will,
would, may, might)? Many students are!
A very effective way to learn how to use these modal verbs is to remember
the situations
in which they are being used.
Look at these examples, and match each sentence with the correct situation:
Situation
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a.
offering something to someone |
h.
saying that something is possible (quite formal) |
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b.
making a suggestion |
i.
asking for something (informal) |
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c.
asking someone for help (informal) |
j.
asking for advice |
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d.
giving someone your opinion or advice |
k.
saying that something is possible - but unlikely |
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e.
saying that it is possible for something to happen |
l.
saying you are able or not able to do something |
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f.
asking for permission (formal) |
m.
deciding to do something |
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g.
inviting someone to do something |
n.
asking for help (more formal) |
More Practice:
1. I sit down here?
2. I open this window!
3. we invite John to the party?
4. you look after my baby for a while?
5. you like something to eat?
6. Do you think I apply for this job?
7. I like this music. we dance?
8. you like to go on a picnic this Sunday
with our family?
9. A: you be at work this Saturday?
B: I . (*it's possible)
10. I like this coat. I buy it.
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