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can might should will
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Modal verbs can be used in one or more ways, for example:
•Ability (things that you have the skills and knowledge to do)
•Possibility (such as things that you have a chance to do)
•Permission (rules about what you are allowed to do)
•Obligation (rules about what you have to do)
Modal verbs can be used in one or more ways, for example:
•Ability (things that you have the skills and knowledge to do)
•Possibility (such as things that you have a chance to do)
•Permission (rules about what you are allowed to do)
•Obligation (rules about what you have to do)
Modal verbs can be used in one or more ways, for example:
•Ability (things that you have the skills and knowledge to do)
•Possibility (such as things that you have a chance to do)
•Permission (rules about what you are allowed to do)
•Obligation (rules about what you have to do)
Modal verbs can be used in one or more ways, for example:
•Ability (things that you have the skills and knowledge to do)
•Possibility (such as things that you have a chance to do)
•Permission (rules about what you are allowed to do)
•Obligation (rules about what you have to do)
Modal verbs can be used in one or more ways, for example:
•Ability (things that you have the skills and knowledge to do)
•Possibility (such as things that you have a chance to do)
•Permission (rules about what you are allowed to do)
•Obligation (rules about what you have to do)
Modal verbs can be used in one or more ways, for example:
•Ability (things that you have the skills and knowledge to do)
•Possibility (such as things that you have a chance to do)
•Permission (rules about what you are allowed to do)
•Obligation (rules about what you have to do)
Which kind of modal verb do we need here?
Is this about Pasha’s skills? Is it about Pasha’s chance to try hard at school?
Modal verbs can be used in one or more ways, for example:
•Ability (things that you have the skills and knowledge to do)
•Possibility (such as things that you have a chance to do)
•Permission (rules about what you are allowed to do)
•Obligation (rules about what you have to do)
No. This is about what Pasha has to do at school. Her school, her teacher and
her family expects Pasha to try hard at school.
Modal verbs can be used in one or more ways, for example:
•Ability (things that you have the skills and knowledge to do)
•Possibility (such as things that you have a chance to do)
•Permission (rules about what you are allowed to do)
•Obligation (rules about what you have to do)
Here are some obligation modal verbs we can use for this sentence:
must should will
Modal verbs can be used in one or more ways, for example:
•Ability (things that you have the skills and knowledge to do)
•Possibility (such as things that you have a chance to do)
•Permission (rules about what you are allowed to do)
•Obligation (rules about what you have to do)
The best answer here is
should
Modal verbs can be used in one or more ways, for example:
•Ability (things that you have the skills and knowledge to do)
•Possibility (such as things that you have a chance to do)
•Permission (rules about what you are allowed to do)
•Obligation (rules about what you have to do)
Which kind of modal verb do we need here?
This sentence is about the boy’s ability to keep his eyes open.
Modal verbs can be used in one or more ways, for example:
•Ability (things that you have the skills and knowledge to do)
•Possibility (such as things that you have a chance to do)
•Permission (rules about what you are allowed to do)
•Obligation (rules about what you have to do)
Here are some ability modal verbs we can use for this sentence:
can can’t
Modal verbs can be used in one or more ways, for example:
•Ability (things that you have the skills and knowledge to do)
•Possibility (such as things that you have a chance to do)
•Permission (rules about what you are allowed to do)
•Obligation (rules about what you have to do)
He is tired. Can he keep his eyes open?
can can’t
Modal verbs can be used in one or more ways, for example:
•Ability (things that you have the skills and knowledge to do)
•Possibility (such as things that you have a chance to do)
•Permission (rules about what you are allowed to do)
•Obligation (rules about what you have to do)
He is tired. Can he keep his eyes open?
No! He is falling asleep. He can’t keep his eyes open.
Modal verbs can be used in one or more ways, for example:
•Ability (things that you have the skills and knowledge to do)
•Possibility (such as things that you have a chance to do)
•Permission (rules about what you are allowed to do)
•Obligation (rules about what you have to do)
Which kind of
modal verbs do we
need for these
sentences?
ability
possibility
ability
obligation
Which kind of
modal verbs do we
need for these
sentences?
Modal verbs can be used in one or more ways, for example:
•Ability (things that you have the skills and knowledge to do)
•Possibility (such as things that you have a chance to do)
•Permission (rules about what you are allowed to do)
•Obligation (rules about what you have to do)
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Modal verbs can be used in one or more ways, for example:
•Ability (things that you have the skills and knowledge to do)
•Possibility (such as things that you have a chance to do)
•Permission (rules about what you are allowed to do)
•Obligation (rules about what you have to do)
ability
possibility
ability
obligation
Which kind of
modal verbs do we
need for these
sentences?
Modal verbs can be used in one or more ways, for example:
•Ability (things that you have the skills and knowledge to do)
•Possibility (such as things that you have a chance to do)
•Permission (rules about what you are allowed to do)
•Obligation (rules about what you have to do)
ability
possibility
ability
obligation
Which kind of
modal verbs do we
need for these
sentences?
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obligation
possibility
possibility
possibility
Modal verbs can be used in one or more ways, for example:
•Ability (things that you have the skills and knowledge to do)
•Possibility (such as things that you have a chance to do)
•Permission (rules about what you are allowed to do)
•Obligation (rules about what you have to do)
ability
possibility
ability
obligation
Which kind of
modal verbs do we
need for these
sentences?
obligation
possibility
possibility
possibility