CT2 Modals

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2

The car stopped at a stop sign. (to stop)

Good morning

 

Do I really have to?

The car stopped at a stop sign. (to stop)

On today's lesson, we are going to...

...find out what Modals are.

...discover the difference between have to, 

   can, should and must

...do exercises

Do I really have to stop here?

Yes, you do.

No, you don't.

That's the...

rule

advice

law

Modal verbs

Modal verbs in English

can/could

shall/should

will/would

may/might

ought to

must

(have to)

                            Modal verbs:

- add meaning to other verbs

   I can play the guitar. 

- have no third person singular (form the 

   same for all persons.

   I will go, he will go, they will go...

                            Modal verbs:

- get no do or does in questions or 

  negations.

  Can we go now?

  Will you try?

  He shouldn't have done that.

  They wouldn't help me.

Modal verbs in English

can/could

shall/should

will/would

may/might

ought to

must

(have to)

suggestion

obligation

ability

advice

promise

You should really work harder.

You have to do your homework.

You must really go to Berlin one day.

I will take you home now.

He can help you with that.

                                can/could

--> ability or inability

He can play the piano, but he can't sing.

--> 

  

                                can/could

--> ability or inability

He can play the piano, but he can't sing.

--> past ability

When she was young, my grandmother 

could dance really well.

--> 

  

                                can

--> ask and give permission

Can I have an icecream? Yes, you can. 

--> 

  

                                can

--> ask and give permission

Can I have an icecream? Yes, you can. 

--> refuse permission

 You can't use this computer today.

--> 

  

                                could

--> polite request

Could I get some water please? 

--> suggestions

We could go to the movies tomorrow.

--> 

  

                                could

--> polite request

Could I get some water please? 

Yes, you could/couldn't --> Yes, you can/may.

--> 

  

                                could

--> polite request

Could I get some water please? 

Yes, you could/couldn't --> Yes, you can/may.

--> suggestions

We could go to the movies tomorrow.

--> 

  

                                should

--> strong advice

You should stop smoking, you know.

You shouldn't spend that much.

  

                                should

--> strong advice

You should stop smoking, you know.

You shouldn't spend that much.

--> speakers opinion (with think)

I think you should pay more attention.

  

                                must

--> strong "inside" obligation

We must go to bed early.

I mustn't stay up to too late.

  

                                must

--> strong "inside" obligation

We must go to bed early.

I mustn't stay up to too late.

--> strong suggestion

You must watch "the Crown".

  

                              have to

- officially not a modal

- auxilliary/helping verb

- modality when used as 'must'

  

                              have to

--> strong "outside" obligation (rule/law)

ex. She has to do her homework.

      You don't have to hand it in yet.

      Do I have to wear a uniform?

  

Choose the correct option.

You _____ listen to the teacher.

1. can
2. must

Choose the correct option.

You really _________ drink alcohol!

1. couldn't
2. shouldn't

Choose the correct option.

I ____ drive a car, I don't have a license.

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

Choose the correct option.

___ you lend me some money, please?

1. Must
2. Should
3. Could

Choose the correct option.

My boss says I______ wear a tie to work.

1. can
2. have to
3. should

Questions

The car stopped at a stop sign. (to stop)

Do:

Student's book, page 63 ex. 3+4+grammar spot

Workbook, Unit 8, ex. 1-9 (pp. 53-56)

Homework

Finish:

Student's book, page 63 ex. 3+4+grammar spot
Workbook, Unit 8, ex. 1-9 (pp. 53-56)