What modal verb is used to talk about abilities in the present?
CAN
What modal verb is used to talk about ability in the past?
COULD
What modal verbs are used to ask for permission?
MAY, CAN and COULD
What modal verbs are used to ask for a favor?
CAN and COULD
What modal verb is used to give advice?
SHOULD
Ask for permission to go to the bathroom.
May / Could / Can I go to the bathroom?
Ask a classmate to lend you a pen.
Can / Could you lend me a pen, please?
Ask your teacher to repeat what they said.
Can / Could you please repeat (that)?
Ask your mom for permission to go out with your friends.
May / Can / Could I go out with my friends?
Your friend got a bad grade. Give them advice.
You should (study more).
What more could you be doing to practice your English?
I could (watch movies in English).
Name three things you shouldn't do in the classroom?
I shouldn't (shout)...
Should everyone learn English?
Yes, they shoud. / No, they shouldn't.
Should university education be free?
Yes, it should. / No, it shouldn't.
I _____ speak English when I was 5, but now I _____.
COULD + CAN
_____ I drink water?
MAY or COULD or CAN
