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Lesson 8 Modal Verbs

This document provides an overview of modal verbs in English. It lists the main modal verbs as can, could, be able to, may, might, shall, should, must, have to, and ought to. It explains that modal verbs are used to express ability, possibility, permission, or obligation. It then discusses each modal verb in more detail, providing examples of how they are used to indicate possibility, permission, certainty, obligation, and other meanings. Finally, it includes some exercises for learners to practice using modal verbs.

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Lesson 8 Modal Verbs

This document provides an overview of modal verbs in English. It lists the main modal verbs as can, could, be able to, may, might, shall, should, must, have to, and ought to. It explains that modal verbs are used to express ability, possibility, permission, or obligation. It then discusses each modal verb in more detail, providing examples of how they are used to indicate possibility, permission, certainty, obligation, and other meanings. Finally, it includes some exercises for learners to practice using modal verbs.

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Lesson 8

Modal verbs

Modal verb is a type of auxiliary verbs that is used to express: ability, possibility, permission or
obligation.
The modals in English are;
 Can/could/be able to.
 May/might
 Shall/should
 Must/have to/ought to
 Will/would

 Can/could, may/might – express possibility and permission.


“Can” is used to say that something is possible.
Example: cooking can be a real pleasure
- You can read my book
You use “cannot” or “can’t” to say that something is not possible
Example: this cannot be the answer
- You can’t be serious.
 Can and could is also used to express ability and permission.
Ability
Example: he can dance kizomba really well.
- He can speak French and English
Permission
Example: students you can go home now
- You can take my pen
 Could/might and may are used to indicate that you are not certain (sure) whether
something is possible but you think is it
Example: that could be the reason he is angry.
- He might come today
- They may help us with the cleanup
 Must/ought to/should and will express possibility and certainty
“Should or ought to” are used to say that something is probably true or will happen.
Example: we should arrive home at 8:00 PM
“Must” is used to say that something is true and you are sure
Example: you must be Amina’s husband.
“will” is used to say that something is certain to happen in the future.
Example: next year I will have 35 years.
- I’ll come tomorrow

Exercises
1. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of can/could.
Example: can I call you tonight?
I. ___________ Tony run long distances?
II. ___________ you please call a taxi for me.
III. Students you ___________ go home now.
2. Fill the gaps with should/shouldn’t.
Example: he shouldn’t encourage such a bad behavior.
I. You _____________ brush your teeth.
II. You _____________ put your feet on the table
III. The government _________________ help poor people.

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