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Modal verbs B1

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Great! It’s Easter holiday, so I.................. get up early today. (lack of obligation / unnecessary)

Great! It’s Easter holiday, so I don’t have to get up early today.

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Excuse me, Mr Jones........... I ask a question about tomorrow's exam? (asking permission)

Excuse me, Mr Jones. Can/Could I ask a question about tomorrow's exam?

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Juan is not in class today. I think he ............ have forgotten. (hypothetical possibility)

Juan is not in class today. I think he could/might have forgotten.

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I need to get a present for Alicia's BDay. ...............you take me to the Nevada shopping centre? (making requests)

I need to get a present for Alicia's BDay. Can/Could you take me to the Nevada shopping centre?

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My French teacher gave us such a difficult exam that no one............finish it on time. (ability in the past)

My French teacher gave us such a difficult exam that no one could finish it on time.

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We ..... get some sushi for the party. What do you think? (making suggestions)

We could/should get some sushi for the party. What do you think?

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Exam time! You ......................speak or else I’ll take your paper away. (expressing prohibition / lack of permission)

Exam time! You can’t/mustn’t speak or else I’ll take your paper away.

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I borrowed my sister's smartphone this morning, and now it's not working. What...........I do? (asking for advice)

I borrowed my sister's smartphone this morning, and now it's not working. What should I do?

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