Grammar Unit 3 - Modals

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Grammar Unit 3

Modals

Today's Lesson

In today's lesson we will look at the following grammar:

Modals

Promise me you won't / can't sing 'Happy Birthday'.

1. won't
2. can't

She can / may say 'Happy Birthday' in twenty different languages.

1. can
2. may

You can / must remember to write your grandmother a 'thank you' letter.

1. can
2. must

I would / will be very angry if my father forgot my birthday.

1. would
2. will

Examples

The thief must have had a key. The door was locked and nothing was broken.

I thought I saw Adnan this morning but it couldn't have been him – 

he's in Greece this week.

Police think the suspect may have left the country using a fake passport.

Evaluation

You learned when to use modals

You learned the different situations for each modal

You learned about modals in the past

You practised deciding which modals fits best

You practised forming new past sentences using modals

It's cold today. Do you think it ______ snow?

1. should
2. must
3. can
4. might

You _____ leave your door unlocked when you go out.

1. shouldn't
2. mustn't
3. can't
4. can't

Mum says we ____ watch TV after we've finished our homework.

1. should
2. must
3. can
4. might

This is impossible. It _____ be a mistake!

1. should
2. must
3. can
4. might

You should probably bring an umbrella. It _____ rain later today.

1. must
2. should
3. might
4. can

Grandma, ......... you pass me the sugar, please?

1. Can
2. Could
3. Should
4. Must

You ____ see that I am right.

1. will
2. would
3. can
4. must