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You __________ finish your homework before you go out with your friends
must/have to
When I was younger, I __________ run 10 kilometers without getting tired.
could
You look really tired. You __________ go to bed earlier tonight.
should
It’s late already — they __________ be at home by now.
must
You __________ smoke here! It’s forbidden.
musn't/can't
I’m not sure where Tom is. He __________ be in the library, but I haven’t seen him.
might/may/could
Students __________ wear a uniform at this school; it’s optional.
don't have to
I __________ play the guitar, but I’m still learning.
can
We __________ leave early tomorrow to catch the first train.
have to / must
We use "can" to express...
ability
We use "should" to express...
advice
Which modals express possibility? Give two examples.
Might, may, could.
Should we add -s to a modal verb in the third person singular (he/she/it)?
No, modals never take -s.
What modal do we use to express obligation?
must/have to
What's the difference between can and could?
Can is present and could is past or polite requests
You __________ be late for the meeting; it’s very important.
mustn’t / can’t
