MODAL VERBS AND VOCABULARY | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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___ you hear the fireworks from your house last night?

COULD

He wasn't obliged to pay for his ticket, so he didn't.

He didn't have to pay for his ticket

It wasn't necessary for you to worry about me because I was fine!

You NEEDN'T HAVE worried about me because I was fine!

You can't get a decent job without computer skills in the future. (Ability)

You won't BE ABLE to get a decent jobs without computer skills in the future.

I am obliged to finish this report before the deadline.

I MUST/HAVE TO finish this report before the deadline

I'm afraid I ___ attend the meeting, I’m on business in Japan.

CAN'T / AM NOT ABLE TO

There’s no obligation for the company to provide training. (HAVE)

The company DOESN'T HAVE TO provide training.

It would be a good idea for you to upgrade your computer software. (Advice)

You SHOULD upgrade your computer software.

Do you think you ___ write that report by Tuesday? I know you’re very busy.

WILL BE ABLE TO

My little brother _____ understand why he's not allowed to play on his own outside after dark.

CAN'T

___ play professional tennis, you must be extremely fit. (ability)

TO BE ABLE TO

I was able to fix the faulty printer without any help. (Ability)

I COULD fix the faulty printer without any help.

It wasn't necessary to apologise to Matthew, but I did.

I NEEDN'T HAVE apologised to Matthew, but I did.

They ______ save the men from the sinking ship.

WERE ABLE TO / MANAGED TO

It is forbidden to use a camera in this museum.

You MUSTN'T/CAN'T use a camera in this museum

Ryan ______ have had a party if he had asked his parents.

COULD