Can, Could, Should, Have to

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo, mavo, havo
• Leerjaar 2

Can, Could, Should

Pak je schrift en een pen, dan kunnen we gauw beginnen. 

Wat valt je op aan de volgende zinnen?

'I can speak English'

'You could be nicer to her'

'Students should always do their homework'

can/could/should

aangeven dat je iets kan (vaardigheid) + toestemming

'I can ride a bike.'

'He can count to a million.'

'Can I use the bathroom?'

'Can I leave early for my appointment? '

can/could/should

Wat zou kunnen gebeuren, of wat mensen dieren en dingen in het verleden konden of mochten

'She could cycle to school instead of taking the bus.'

'Could your first toy make any sounds?'

TIP! Om beleefd te vragen of iets mag, gebruik je could in plaats van can.

'Could you help me please?'

can/could/should

Gebruik je bij het geven van een advies

'You should really get that mole checked out.'

Choose the correct modal:
You ....................... do it, it's in the rules!

1. can
2. could
3. should
4. have to

Choose the correct modal:
My advice would be that you ............. see a doctor.

1. should
2. have to
3. can
4. could

You ... be 18 before you can drive.

1. should
2. can
3. have to
4. could

I ... do some studying for my exam tomorrow if I want to pass my test.

1. should
2. can
3. have to
4. could

According to this year's schoolrules, we ….. put our phones in our lockers.

1. could
2. should
3. have to
4. can

Mom says that we _____ (go) to bed.

1. could go
2. have to go
3. should go
4. go

I think people ... recycle more paper and glass.

1. have to
2. could
3. should
4. can

You ... smoke. It's bad for you.

1. shouldn't
2. should
3. can't

You don't have to, but I think you ....... buy that dress!

1. have to
2. should
3. shouldn't