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Which are the semi-modals?
Be able to / Have to / Need to
He _______ play football when he was younger.
could / was able to
She _______ (be able to) ride a bike when she’s a bit older.
will be able to
John ______ dance very well before.
could
_____ you like some tea?
Would
You ______ drive too fast near our school.
can't
I ________ (2 options) play videogames every day.
mustn't / shouldn't
Difference between can’t and mustn’t.
can't: against the rules. / Mustn't: not permitted (on public signs and notices); also when the speaker sets the rule.
Translate: No debe de ser pobre – Tiene tres coches. (Deduction)
He can't be poor - He has three cars.
Translate: No debe de tener hambre – Se ha comido tres hamburguesas hace veinte minutos. (Deduction)
He can't be hungry - He's eaten three burgers twenty minutes ago.
Translate: Debe de ser rico - ¡Vive en una mansion! (Deduction)
He must be rich - He lives in a mansion!
Translate: Debe de estar cansado - Anoche solo durmió tres horas.(Deduction)
He must be tired - Last night he only slept for three hours.
You _______ slow down. You're driving too fast. (Strong recommendation; warning)
had better
You _______ (2 options) do your homework everyday. It's important.
should / ought to
The baby _________ (2 options) eat now.
has to / needs to
You __________ tidy up your room right now - There's no rush.
don't need to / don't have to
