Modal verbs

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Can = kunnen

Could = zou kunnen

To be able to = in staat zijn tot

May = zou misschien kunnen / mogen

Might = zou heel misschien kunnen / mogen

Must = moeten (dwingend/verplicht)

Have to = moeten

Should = zou moeten

Ought to = zou moeten / behoren

Will = zullen

Would + verb = zou + ww

Which modals are there?

Can / could / to be able to

Can = kunnen

Could = zou kunnen (beleefdheidsvorm)

To be able to = in staat zijn tot

(in de andere tijdsvormen dan Present Simple of Simple Past gebruik je to be able to)

That three-year-old boy ______ already write his name, I couldn’t do that when I was his age.

1. can
2. could
3. to be able to
4. will be able to

________ you pass me that book, please?

1. can
2. could
3. to be able to
4. has never been able to

I’m sure my little girl ___________ write her name when she is that age.

1. can
2. could
3. will be able to
4. has never been able to

May / might

May = zou misschien kunnen / mogen

Might = zou heel misschien kunnen mogen

Misschien

Heel misschien

may

might

Which sentence uses 'may' correctly?

1. She may go to the party.
2. They might go to the party.

What does 'might' express?

1. A possibility that is less certain.
2. A certainty about future events.

Which sentence is correct?

1. You may need help with that.
2. You might will finish it soon.

The weather forecast says it ______ rain. A 50-50% chance of it happening.

When I’m in London I _______ pop round to see you, even though I’m extremely busy.

Must / Have to / Should / Ought to

Must = moeten / gebod of verbod had = moesten (S.P.)

Havo to = verplichting

Should = zou (eigenlijk) moeten

Ought to = zou moeten / behoren

Every driver ______ stop for a red traffic light.

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

We ________ leave early.

1. ought to
2. must
3. had to
4. should

If students have an exam, they ______ study hard.

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

Lucy ______ really learn how to swim. She’s missing out on so much fun.

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

Youngsters ______ show respect to elderly people.

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

You must see a doctor today.

1. You mustn't see a doctor today.
2. You ought to see a doctor next week.
3. You should see a doctor today.
4. You have to see a doctor tomorrow.

You should exercise regularly for health.

1. You ought to exercise regularly for health.
2. You should not exercise at all.
3. You have to exercise once a month.
4. You mustn't exercise regularly for health.

I have to finish my homework tonight.

1. I mustn't finish my homework tonight.
2. I should finish my homework tomorrow.
3. I ought to finish my homework next week.
4. I must finish my homework tonight.

You ought to apologize for your mistake.

1. You ought not to apologize at all.
2. You mustn't apologize for your mistake.
3. You should apologize for your mistake.
4. You have to apologize next week.

They must arrive on time for the meeting.

1. They ought to arrive tomorrow.
2. They should arrive late for the meeting.
3. They mustn't arrive on time.
4. They have to arrive on time for the meeting.

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