MODALS

"I'm afraid I ______ come to your party."

• can

• can't

• will

• mustn't

You ______ do this exercise but it might help you to understand better.

• don't have to

• have to

• mustn't

• might

If you have toothache, you ____ see a doctor.

• mustn't

• needn't

• should

• might

It's a secret. You ____ tell anyone about this.

• don't have

• needn't

• mustn't

• should

"John may look for a new job."

This modal expresses:

• permission

• possibility

• prohibition

• ability

"I couldn't swim until I was 10".

This modal expresses:

• ability

• probability

• permission

• obligation

"You should wear a sweater, it's too cold outside."

This modal expresses:

• obligation

• permission

• advice

• willingness

"You must be tired."

This modal expresses:

• necessity

• advice

• obligation

• certainty

"No one can smoke in the classroom."

This modal expresses:

• ability

• possibility

• prohibition

• willingness

"May I open the window?"

This modal expresses:

• permission

• ability

• probability

• prohibition