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 talk about possibility?
CAN / COULD / MAY / MIGHT
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
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 / have to (study more).
Talk about what you think the weather will be like tomorrow.
Tomorrow it could / might (rain).
What could happen if you drink coffee before bed?
I could (have trouble sleeping).
Which country could win the world cup?
I think (Brazil) could win.
What more could you be doing to practice your English?
I could (watch movies in English).
Name three things you musn't do in the classroom?
I musn't (shout)...
I _____ speak English when I was 5, but now I _____.
COULDN'T + CAN
