MH2 - Grammar chapter 2 (can, could, should, have to)

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 2

Grammar: chapter 2

Practice  can/could/should/have to

Can 

CAN = Kunnen 

• Mogelijkheden
• Stress can cause health problems.
• Vaardigheden (iets wat je goed of niet goed kunt)
• My mother can speak Spanish.
• Toestemming (vragen)
• Can I come into your room?

Could

COULD = Zou kunnen

COULD is beleefder dan CAN

• Mogelijkheden (het zou kunnen gebeuren).

Stress could cause health problems.

• Ergens om vragen (bv bestellen in een restaurant) 

Could I have a steak, please?

• Mogelijkheid in de verleden tijd.

Could he travel by  bus when he was younger?

Have to

Verplichtingen / geen keus

• You have to do your homework, otherwise you'll be in detention.

Should

Advies geven

• You look hungry, you should eat something.
• Should we leave early?

Now that we're done, you .... go to the bathroom.

1. Can't
2. Can
3. Could
4. Should

Fill in the gap:
_________ you tell me where the toilets are? (polite)

1. Can
2. Can't
3. Could
4. Should

Can/should/could.
I'm sorry I ... (not) help you today.

1. Couldn't
2. Can't
3. Shouldn't

Can/should/could.
I ... (not) open the door because it was locked.

1. Couldn't
2. Can't
3. Shouldn't

Can/should/could.
John ... play the piano.

1. Can
2. Should
3. Could

Most Dutch people ______ speak Chinese.

1. could
2. can
3. can't
4. should

Can/should/could.
You ... eat some fruit or vegetables every day.

1. Could
2. Should
3. Can

My brother ___ run really fast.
(kies uit: can/could/should)

You ___ drink something. You haven't had a glass of water all day.
(kies uit: can/could/should)

I think you ___ listen to your parents.
(kies uit: can/could/should)

I ___ put my leg behind my head when I was younger.
(kies uit: can/could/should)

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