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must/have to/ don't have to/ needn't/ don't need to/ can/can't/ could/ may/ might/ should

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Which modal verb do we use if something is necessary to do and it's an obligation.

need to

have to

must

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Which modal verb do you use if you think that something is necessary to do or you recommend it?

must

have to

might

can

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Which modal verb do you use to talk about written rules and instructions?

may

have to

can

must

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Which modal verb do you use to talk about obligations that don't depend on your opinion?

might

need to

must

have to

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Which modal verb do you use to talk about possible situations and abilities?

can

must

have to

need to

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Which modal verbs do you use to say somebody is able to do something?

must

should

may

can

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Paraphrase: Are you allowed to wear jeans at school?

Can you wear jeans at school?

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Paraphrase: Could you swim when you were 5 years old?

Were you able to swim when you were 5 years old?

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We can see the lake from our classroom windows. Which is the meaning of 'can'?

It's possible

It's allowed

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Paraphrase: I can't sleep, because it's too noisy here.

I'm not able to go to sleep.

I'm not allowed to go to sleep.

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When my grandfather was a teenager, he _____ speak 3 languages fluently.

must

can

could

need to

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Which meaning does 'can' have? Can you speak a little louder? I can't hear you.

possibility

permission

ability/ disability

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I have bad marks at school and I often fet detention. Give advice (should/ought to)

You ought to/ should/shouldn't...

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It isn't necessary for us to wear a uniform.

We don't have to/ need to wear a uniform.

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It's obligatory for everyone to take exams.

We have to take exams.

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It's against the rules for students to be late.

Studen't mustn't be late.

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