Modal verbs

What are modal verbs?

• They are a type of auxiliary verb (helper verb), they are verbs like "do" or "be" that work alone.

• They are a type of auxiliary verb (helper verb), they are used with

  the main verb of the sentence.

• They are not a type of auxiliary verb (helper verb), they are

  the main verb of the sentence.

What is an example of a modal verb?

• Climb

• Eat

• Can

• Run

Which is not an example of a modal verb?

• Can

• Could

• Have to

• Do

Complete with a modal verb: Sarah ___ call her mum.

• is going to

• does

• has to

• have

Complete with a modal verb: Paul ​____ ​ ride a bike.

• can

• is

• has

• do

Complete with the correct modal verb: You _____ eat fruit.

• have to

• must

• can

Complete with the correct modal verb: It ________ be a car.

• must

• has to

• can't

Complete with the correct modal verb:

It ________ be a school!

• can't

• could

• must

Complete with the correct modal verb: It ______ be a house.

• must

• could

• can't

Complete with the correct modal verb: ______ you pass me some water, please?

• Can

• Have to

• Can't