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Identify the use of the modal verb: You really shouldn’t leave such nasty comments online – it’s terrible behaviour.

criticism

Identify the use of the modal verb: My little brother could use a computer when he was only ﬁve years old!

ability in the past

You may not / don’t have to buy a new computer. B: I know. I can / ought ﬁnd a good used one on eBay.

don't have to / can

Identify the use of the modal verb: Grandma, you ought to get a computer – I think you’d really like it.

advice

That _____ be Joel on the video. I mean, it kind of looks like him, doesn’t it?

might / may / could

____ you ____ leave soon? I'm in a hurry to get home.

will / be able to

I wanted to leave a comment, so I ______ create a username and then write in the space.

HAD TO

Identify the use of the modal verb. If your video is original, it might get a lot of views on YouTube.

possibility

identify the use of the modal verbs: It’s illegal to download some movies from the internet, so you mustn’t do it.

prohibition

6 A: Bailey said we could / ought use his ﬁlm-editing equipment. B: Great! Must / Will he show us how to use it?

could / will

No one in here _____ use my computre without my permission.

is allowed to

It says my video has had over a million views, but that ____ be right as I only uploaded it an hour ago!

can't

5 A: You must / may restart your computer or the program will not work. B: Might I / Do I have to do it now or is it OK if I do it later?

must / do I have to

Identify the use of the modal verb: I had to edit the video and add music before it was ready for uploading.

obligation

I think you _____ get a better computer; this one doesn't edit very well.

should / ought to / had better

You ____ be watching videos when you have a test to study for!

shouldn't

It ______ be very enjoyable to make comedy videos as a job. I wish I could do it.

must

I don’t know for sure, but this _____ be the video Harry uploaded yesterday.

could / may / might

Identify the use of the modal verb: We are allowed to download these songs because we have paid for them.

permission

3 A: You might / ought to have an anti- virus program on your computer. B: You’re right. May / Could you recommend one?

ought to / could

That ______________ be my laptop computer; mine's definitely at home!

can't

James spends all of his time watching videos. It ____ be good for his studies!

CAN'T

Of course I ____ make videos when I was 10! It wasn't difficult.

could

It _____ be boring making cooking videos; I'm sure I would hate it!

must

4 A: Could / Would you like to go to a video-making seminar with me at the weekend? B: Sorry, I can’t / won’t make it. I’m far too busy this weekend.

would / can't

2 A: Were you able to / Can you ﬁlm the concert on your smartphone? B: Yes, and the video was ﬁne. You may / should try it when you go to concerts.

Were you able to / should