MOTIVATION- MODALS

That man can't be a doctor. He looks too young.

• impossibility

• prohibition

• possibility

You can't wear jeans at work. Men have to wear a suit and a tie.

• impossibility

• prohibition

• possibility

Did you know that Mozart could play the piano by the time he was five?

• impossibility

• prohibition

• ability

I'm not sure where the café is. I think it could be in the next street.

• impossibility

• ability

• possibility

When you've finished the test, you may quietly leave the room.

• impossibility

• permission

• possibility

I'm busy tomorrow but I may be able to see you on Thursday. Let me phone you.

• impossibility

• permission

• possibility

You know what? I think this rain might be stopping.

• impossibility

• permission

• possibility

I know you're busy, but might I ask you a quick question?

• impossibility

• permission

• possibility

I'm just writing to say congratulations on your engagement. You must be really happy!

• impossibility

• certainty

• obligation

You must make sure that you save all documents in the correct folder.

• probability

• certainty

• obligation