Modal Verbs

The following modal verbs correspond to OBLIGATION:

• Can / Could / May

• Should / Ought to

• Must / Have to

• Need to

Where is Kate? She......... be home by now.

• Shouldn't

• Should

You ........ tell her about the surprise party.

My friend Anacleta is learning to drive. She .......... practice more.

• May

• Would

• Can

• Should

My boss is missing a great opportunity, but I don't know how to tell him. You should tell him. Sr. you ........... reconsider your decision.

• Ought to

• Should

• Would

Hey mom.......... you pass me the salt, please?

Which is the difference between ought to and should?

• Should is more common to use.

• Ought to is more formal than should

• There is no difference between them

You ........ try this cheesecake

• Could

• Might

• Will

• Ought to

We ........ pay for you.

• Have to

• Will

• Shall

• Can

That bag looks heavy, ......... I carry it for you?