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Modal verbs

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identify the use of the modal verbs: It’s illegal to download some movies from the internet, so you mustn’t do it.

prohibition

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Identify the use of the modal verb: I had to edit the video and add music before it was ready for uploading.

obligation

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You may not / don’t have to buy a new computer. B: I know. I can / ought ﬁnd a good used one on eBay.

don't have to / can

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2 A: Were you able to / Can you ﬁlm the concert on your smartphone? B: Yes, and the video was ﬁne. You may / should try it when you go to concerts.

Were you able to / should

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3 A: You might / ought to have an anti- virus program on your computer. B: You’re right. May / Could you recommend one?

ought to / could

5

4 A: Could / Would you like to go to a video-making seminar with me at the weekend? B: Sorry, I can’t / won’t make it. I’m far too busy this weekend.

would / can't

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5 A: You must / may restart your computer or the program will not work. B: Might I / Do I have to do it now or is it OK if I do it later?

must / do I have to

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6 A: Bailey said we could / ought use his ﬁlm-editing equipment. B: Great! Must / Will he show us how to use it?

could / will

20