Modal Verbs

Modal verbs	Examples	Uses
Can	He can swim magnificently. Can we go outside?	Ability, Permission, Request
Could	My Mum could play tennis when she was younger. Could I have a glass of water, please?	Past ability, Permission, Request, suggestion
Shall	Shall we go to the park?	Suggestion
Should	You look sick. You should see a doctor.	Advice
May	It may rain in the weekend.	Permission, future possibility
Might	I might meet you tonight.	Doubtful possibility
Will	I’ll help you with your homework.	Instant decision, offer, promise, prediction
Would	Would you like to go to the cinema?	Request, Invitation
Must	You must follow the rules! He is not here, he must be in his office.	Prohibition, deduction,obligation

You mustn't forget certain things, such as: 

- no "s" in the 3rd person singular

- in the interrogative form, we need "Inversion" (May I .....?)

- you do not need an auxiliary verb to write the interrogative or the negative forms

- Modal + verb in the infinitive (to)

Now, I believe you're ready for some challenges:

Challenge A

Challenge B

Challenge C

Challenge D 

Challenge E

Challenge F 

Challenge G

10 graders: Modal Verbs

You mustn't forget certain things, such as: 

- no "s" in the 3rd person singular

- in the interrogative form we need "Inversion" (May I .....?)

- you do not need an auxiliar verb to write the interrogative or the negative forms

- Modal + verb in the infinitive (to)

This table was taken from a book called "Exercícios de Inglês 11º" by Porto Editora.I believe it is an excellent table to synthesize the Modal Verbs.

Now, I believe you're ready for some challenges:

Challenge A

Challenge B

Challenge C

Challenge D 

Challenge E

Challenge F 

Challenge G

10 Grades: Modal Verbs

You mustn't forget certain things, such as: 

- no "s" in the 3rd person singular

- in the interrogative form we need "Inversion" (May I .....?)

- you do not need an auxiliar verb to write the interrogative or the negative forms

- Modal + verb in the infinitive (to)

This table was taken from a book called "Exercícios de Inglês 11º" by Porto Editora.I believe it is an excellent table to synthesize the Modal Verbs.

Modal Verbs

You mustn't forget certain things, such as: 

- no "s" in the 3rd person singular

- in the interrogative form we need "Inversion" (May I .....?)

- you do not need an auxiliar verb to write the interrogative or the negative forms

- Modal + verb in the infinitive (to)

This table was taken from a book called "Exercícios de Inglês 11º" by Porto Editora.I believe it is an excellent table to synthesize the Modal Verbs.

9 graders: Modal verbs

You mustn't forget certain things, such as: 

- no "s" in the 3rd person singular

- in the interrogative form we need "Inversion" (May I .....?)

- you do not need an auxiliar verb to write the interrogative or the negative forms

- Modal + verb in the infinitive (to)

This table was taken from a book called "Exercícios de Inglês 11º" by Porto Editora.I believe it is an excellent table to synthesize the Modal Verbs.

You can find the explanation and exercises in your book on pages 66, 67 and 175.

10 graders: Modal Verbs

This table was taken from a book called "Exercícios de Inglês 11º" by Porto Editora.I believe it is an excellent table to synthesize the Modal Verbs.

10 graders: Modal verbs

This table was taken from a book called "Exercícios de Inglês 11º" by Porto Editora.I believe it is an excellent table to synthesize the Modal Verbs.

Modal Verbs

This table was taken from a book called "Exercícios de Inglês 11º" by Porto Editora. Although it was taken from this book of 11º, it is still an excellent table to synthesize the Modal Verbs for all my students.

9 graders: Modal Verbs

MODAL VERBS.

You shouldn't forget about certain things, such as: 

- no "s" in the 3rd person singular

- in the interrogative form we need "Inversion" (May I .....?)

- you do not need an auxiliar verb to write the interrogative or the negative forms
- Modal + verb in the infinitive

- the meaning of the modal verb depends on the context of the sentence.

A. Ability


can/can't/cannot/could (Present/future)

could/couldn't/could not (Past)

She can play the piano.

They can't study alone.


B. Possibility

may/ might/could/ may not/ might not/ could not/ couldn't (Present/future)

might have/ may have / could have (past)

Jane might go to the party.

Jess may win the competition.


C. Permission

can/can´t/ may/ may not 

Teacher, sorry I'm late. May I come in?

Dad, can I go to the party?


D. Certainty/ Obligation

must/ mustn't/ must not (present/ future)

must have (past)

You must obey the school's rules.

Tomorrow you have a Maths test. You must study!

E. Advice

should/ shouldn't (present/ future)

should have (past)

I think you should talk to them.

Should he go to the doctor?


Try this:
http://www.englishpage.com/modals/interactivemodal1.htm

10 A; 9 C - Modal Verbs

MODAL VERBS.

You shouldn't forget about certain things, such as: 

- no "s" in the 3rd person singular

- in the interrogative form we need "Inversion" (May I .....?)

- Modal + verb in the infinitive

- the meaning of the modal verb depends on the context of the sentence.

A. Ability


can/can't/cannot/could (Present/future)

could/couldn't/could not (Past)

She can play the piano.

They can't study alone.


B. Possibility

may/ might/could/ may not/ might not/ could not/ couldn't (Present/future)

might have/ may have / could have (past)

Jane might go to the party.

Jess may win the competition.


C. Permission

can/can´t/ may/ may not 

Teacher, sorry I'm late. May I come in?

Dad, can I go to the party?


D. Certainty/ Obligation

must/ mustn't/ must not (present/ future)

must have (past)

You must obey the school's rules.

Tomorrow you have a Maths test. You must study!

E. Advice

should/ shouldn't (present/ future)

should have (past)

I think you should talk to them.

Should he go to the doctor?


Try this:
http://www.englishpage.com/modals/interactivemodal1.htm

8 graders: Modal Verbs

Here is a suggestion for you, to work on the Modal Verbs

ICT - paper

Aim:

• Get acquainted with Modal Verbs

Procedures:

1. You should copy five examples of each exercise into your notebook.

2. If you don not understand them, ask your teacher.

3. Enter this site www.englishpage.com

3.1 Menu

3.2 Modals

3.3 Modal 1

See you in class!

9C: Modal Verbs

 MODAL VERBS.

You shouldn't forget about certain things, such as:
- no "s" in the 3rd person singular

- in the interrogative form we need "Inversion" (May I .....?)

- Modal + verb in the infinitive

- the meaning of the modal verb depends on the context of the sentence.

A. Ability


can/can't/cannot/could (Present/future)

could/couldn't/could not (Past)

She can play piano.


They can't study alone.


B. Possibility

may/ might/could/ may not/ might not/ could not/ couldn't (Present/future)

might have/ may have / could have (past)

Jane might go to the party.

Jess may win the competition.


C. Permission

can/can´t/ may/ may not

Teacher, sorry I'm late. May I come in?

Dad, can I go to the party?


D. Certainty/ Obligation

must/ mustn't/ must not (present/ future)

must have (past)

You must obey the school's rules.

Tomorow you have a Maths test. You must study!

E. Advice

should/ shouldn't (present/ future)

should have (past)

I think you should talk to them.

Should he go to the doctor?


Try this:
http://www.englishpage.com/modals/interactivemodal1.htm