Can, Could, Should, Have to

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

But what are the differences between these two tenses?

When do we use the
Past Continuous?

1. When something is in progress
2. When something happened yesterday
3. When something was in progress for a while
4. When you want to say that something is happening now

How do we form the Past Continuous?

1. am/is/are + ww + ing
2. was/were + ww + ing
3. can / could /may
4. do /does

Past Simple or Past Continuous?

I was having a shower yesterday.

1. Past Simple
2. Past Continuous

Past Simple or Past Continuous?

She had a great time yesterday evening.

1. Past Simple
2. Past Continuous

I _____ my homework when she called.

1. done
2. were doing
3. did
4. was doing

My sister _____ the dishes while
I _____ TV.

1. did - was watching
2. was doing - was watching
3. did - watched
4. does - watch

He _____ tennis from 3 till 4
yesterday afternoon.

1. are playing
2. was playing
3. is playing
4. were playing

SO what are the differences between Past continuous and past simple? (Lesson goal)

Can, Could, Should, Have to

Wat valt je op aan de volgende zinnen?

'I can speak English'

'You could be nicer to her'

'Students should always do their homework'

'You have to go to school'

can/could/should/have to

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/have to

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/have to

Gebruik je bij het geven van een advies

'You should really get that mole checked out.'

can/could/should/have to

Wanneer je praat over verplichtingen (er is geen keuze) 

'We have to fill out this form first.'

Je gebruikt 'don't/doesn't' have to wanneer er juist geen verplichting is.

'She does not have to be a member to join this workshop.'

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

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

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

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

You ... be 18 before you can drive.

1. should
2. must
3. have to

I ... do some studying for my exam tomorrow.

1. should
2. must
3. have to

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

1. must
2. should
3. have to

Mom says that we _____ (go) to bed.

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

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

1. have to
2. must
3. should
4. mustn't

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

1. shouldn't
2. should
3. must

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

1. must
2. should
3. shouldn't

I ... wear a uniform when I am at school.

1. must
2. have to
3. should
4. musn't

I ___________________ go to bed now, or I won’t be fit tomorrow.

1. must
2. have to
3. should

I ….. see that film. It is said to be fantastic!

1. should
2. must
3. have to

You look very sick. You ... see a dokter.

1. should
2. may
3. have to

Fill in the correct modal:
I ........... really look at my finances today, it is high time I update them.

Fill in the correct modal:
Teachers ........... be paid a fair salary for their hard work.