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  • They ___ have finished the project so quickly without some help.
    couldn’t / can’t
  • I’m not sure, but he __________ be the new English teacher.
    might / may
  • Which modals express possibility? Give two examples.
    Might, may, could.
  • You __________ finish your homework before you go out with your friends
    must/have to
  • You __________ be late for the meeting; it’s very important.
    mustn’t / can’t
  • We ___ have forgotten to lock the door — I remember hearing the click.
    can’t / couldn’t
  • We __________ leave early tomorrow to catch the first train.
    have to / must
  • Students __________ bring their own laptops to class, but it’s recommended.
    don’t have to
  • We use "can" to express...
    ability
  • It’s late already — they __________ be at home by now.
    must
  • I ___ have taken that job offer — now it’s too late.
    should
  • We __________ study if we want to pass the exam.
    have to / must
  • I definitely __________ go to the dentist tomorrow; my tooth really hurts.
    have to / must
  • She ___ speak four languages fluently by the age of ten.
    could
  • Students __________ wear a uniform at this school; it’s optional.
    don't have to
  • If you had told me earlier, I ___ have helped you with the report.
    could / might
  • What's the difference between can and could?
    Can is present and could is past or polite requests
  • You ___ have seen Emma at the meeting; she’s on vacation in Italy this week.
    can't/ couldn't
  • When I was younger, I __________ run 10 kilometers without getting tired.
    could
  • They ___ be at home by now; it’s already midnight
    should
  • You __________ smoke here! It’s forbidden.
    musn't/can't
  • __________ you help me with my homework, please?
    Could/can
  • You __________ smoke inside the building — it’s forbidden.
    mustn’t
  • I’m not sure where Tom is. He __________ be in the library, but I haven’t seen him.
    might/may/could
  • What modal do we use to express obligation?
    must/have to
  • We use "should" to express...
    advice
  • I __________ play the guitar, but I’m still learning.
    can
  • You look really tired. You __________ go to bed earlier tonight.
    should
  • Should we add -s to a modal verb in the third person singular (he/she/it)?
    No, modals never take -s.
  • You __________ park here; it’s a no-parking area.
    mustn’t / can’t
  • You __________ eat so much fast food — it’s bad for your health.
    shouldn’t
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