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Modal verbs

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Must is a modal verb of which category?

Obligation

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You have to do your homework every day. Which kind of modal verb is present?

An obligation modal verb (have to)

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Which modal verb is a synonym for "should"?

"Ought to"

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Which modal verbs do you know that express "advice"?

Should, Ought to, Shall...

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Which is the correct pronunciation of this modal verb "Ought to"?

"Ot to"

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My friends didn't have to bring me a present, but they did it anyway. Which modal verb appears in this sentence? Spot the category.

Didn't have to. It's a no-obligation modal verb.

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You mustn't smoke. It's bad for your lungs. -- Which category does "mustn't" belong to?

Prohibition

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Create a sentence with a modal verb of ability in the future.

Must include WILL BE ABLE

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Create a sentence with a modal verb of advice.

OUGHT TO//SHOULD//SHALL

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Create a sentence with a modal verb of ability in the past.

COULD.

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CAN, COULD are modal verbs of _________ and _______

Ability and permission

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Can I go to the toilet? is a question frequently asked that contains a modal verb of...

permission

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When I grow up, I will be able to make my own decisions. -- Can you spot a modal verb in the previous sentence?

Will be able - Ability

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True or False: Modal verbs can only be of permission, ability, obligation and no obligation.

FALSE. Also Prohibition

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True or False: The title of the song "Should I stay or Should I go" is showing need for advice.

TRUE

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True or False: English must be the best subject you have. This sentence shows deduction.

TRUE

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