Modal Verbs

Modal verbs
Health
1.
Look at the picture. Listen, read and write the names of the people.
Hola Elyyyyyy
Jack is wearing a red jumper. Hes got earache.

Lisa is sitting next to Jack. Shes got toothache.
Lisas daughter, Regina, has got the flu.
Tim is wearing a blue scarf. Hes got a sore throat.
Kelly is next to Tim. Shes got a stomach ache.

Adam has got a son called Mark. Mark has
got a cough and Adam has got a temperature.
Helen is next to Adam. Shes got a headache.
Should
AFFIRMATIVE
I/You/He/She/It/We/You/They
eat
should
NEGATIVE
I/You/He/She/It/We/You/They
eat
shouldnt
INTERROGATIV
E
Should
eat?
I/you/he/she/it/we/you/they
2. Look at the prompts and write sentences. Use should or shouldnt.

1. She has got the flu.
(go / doctor) She should go to the doctor.
2. Marie has got a stomach ache.

(eat / sweets) ___________________________________.
3. They dont understand this exercise.
(ask / teacher) __________________________________.
4. Im really tired.
(go / bed) ______________________________________.
5. My shoes are dirty.
(clean / them) ___________________________________.
6. His bedroom is a mess!
(tidy up / it) _____________________________________.
3.
Listen to George talking to his sister. Whats wrong with him? Put a
tick ( ) in the correct boxes.
sore throat
headache
cough
stomach ache
temperature
the flu
4. Read.
Mike:
Scott:
Mike:
Scott:
Mike:
Scott:
I feel awful.
Whats wrong?
I have a terrible headache.
You really should take something.
Good idea.
I hope you feel better.
5. Talk in pairs. In turn, choose one of the situations below and ask your
partner for advice. Then, listen to your partner and give him/her advice. Use
should/shouldnt and the ideas in the box.
A: Ive got a terrible headache. What should I
B: do?
You should take an aspirin.
a. sleep or relax for a while.
b. brush your teeth 3 times a day.
c. eat a lot of sweets.
d. listen to loud music.
Traveling around the world

1. Read. Where would you hear these dialogues? Use the names of the
places of the box to write them in the blanks.
a stadium
an airport
a hotel a petrol station a

caf
a museum
a train station
1
Woman:
Boy:
Woman:
Boy:
Woman:
Boy:
Woman:
Boy:
Hello, can I help you?

Yes, Id like a muffin, please.
Would you like anything to drink?
A tea for me and an espresso for my friend.
Single or double espresso?
Single.
Anything else?
No, thanks.
2
Man: Good evening! May I see your tickets,
Girl: please?
Man: Here you are, sir?
H23 and 24. Your seats are over there next
to the gentleman with the short dark hair.
Girl: Enjoy the game.
Thank you.
3
Man: Could I see your passport, please?
Woman: Yes, just a minute. Oh, no. I cant find it!
Man: Im afraid you need to have your passport
to get on the plane.
Woman: Wait I might have it in my other bag. Oh,
no. I left it at home.
4
Room 345. Its big and
Has it got a nice view?
Of course.
OK, then.
Heres your key. Would you like a drink or
something?
Woman: Yes, thank you. Could I have a cappuccino
in my room?
Man: Yes, of course.
Man:
Woman:
Man:
Woman:
Man:
Can / Could / May / Might
We use Can to talk about possibility and ability. She can drive a car, I cant
hear you, You can pay with your credit card in most shops.
We use Can I?, Could I?, May I? to offer help. May I help you?
We use Can I? Could I?, May I? to ask for permission. May I open
the door?
We use Can I/you?, Could I/you? to make polite request and ask for a
favour. Could is more polite. Could I have a glass of water, please?
We use may, might and could to express possibility in the present or
future. Might expresses slight possibility. My mum may be at home now, but
Im not sure.
Negative form:
Can
Could
May
Might
- Cannot (Cant)
- Could not (Couldnt)
- May not
- Might not
2. Fill in the blanks. Use one of the modal verbs in parentheses.

1. They (can/might) _________ be away for the weekend but I'm not sure.
2. You (may/might) _________ leave now if you wish.
3. (Could/May) _________ you open the window a bit, please?
4. He (can/could) _________ be French, judging by his accent.
5. (May/Can) _________ you play the piano?
6. Listen, please. You (may not/might not) _________ speak during this exam.
7. They (can't/may not) _________ still be out!

8. You (couldn't/might not) _________ smoke on the bus.
9. With luck, tomorrow (can/could) _________ be a sunny day.
10. You (can/might) _________ be right but I'm going back to check anyway.
Must Have to
We often use must to say that something is essential or necessary. This

form is used only in the present and future. I must go now (present), I must
call my mother tomorrow (future).
We use have to in the past, present and future to express responsibility or

necessity. Have to is conjugated as a regular verb and therefore requires an
auxiliary verb in the question form or negative.
I must / have to learn how to use a computer. (It is necessary for

me).
You mustnt use your mobile phone on a plane. (It is forbidden).
You dont have to go shopping today. (It isnt necessary).
3. Circle the correct words.

1. I have to / had to buy a new keyboard last week because there was a problem
with the one I had.
2. You mustnt / dont have to go swimming after youve eaten.
3. Dennis has / must to go the dentist. His tooth hurts.
4. You must / dont have to buy this printer if you think its expensive. Well find a
cheaper one.
5. She must / musnt obey her teacher.

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Modal verbs

Jack is wearing a red jumper. Hes got earache.

Kelly is next to Tim. Shes got a stomach ache.

2. Look at the prompts and write sentences. Use should or shouldnt.

2. Marie has got a stomach ache.

Traveling around the world

a hotel a petrol station a

Hello, can I help you?

Can / Could / May / Might

2. Fill in the blanks. Use one of the modal verbs in parentheses.

7. They (can't/may not) _________ still be out!

We often use must to say that something is essential or necessary. This

We use have to in the past, present and future to express responsibility or

I must / have to learn how to use a computer. (It is necessary for

3. Circle the correct words.

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