KH3E's English Lesson on Modals (May, Might, can, could, be able to, be allowed to) (02-02-2023

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

Havo-3's English lesson

Today's Programme

*Show what you know! 

* Explanation: 'May', 'Might', 'Can', 'Could', 'be allowed to' and 'be able to' to express ability (mogelijkheid) 

* Do: exercises 

Some important dates 

*Reading Test (Don't forget to bring your dictionaries): 9th of February

* Test Unit 3: 17th of February 

Show what you know!

Keep up with the learning. Create a schedule in which you  make planning of  the words, expressions and grammar that you need to learn and study per day.  

‘You have had this part-time job since last year. (since…?)’ How would you rephrase this question?

A high utilities bill can be bad news. It usually means you need to make appointments with fellow family members about the devices you use.

1. utilities = hypotheek (als je een koopwoning hebt)
2. utilities= gas, water en elektra
3. utilities = veranda
4. utilities = zonne-

This is a room you typically hang your coat and where lockers are located as well.

1. shed
2. pantry
3. cloakroom
4. storage room

At the baby ________, elephants who were abandoned after their mothers were killed, are taken care of.

1. hospitality
2. babyroom
3. orphanage
4. storehouse

'Onderdijks' is a s_________ (buitenwijk) of Kampen. It's a 15-minute bicycle ride from the city centre.

Climbing a mountain is quite an undertaking, but I like a good c_________. (uitdaging)

The man ________(immediate) tried to get the cyclist out of the ditch after he had fallen into it.

1. immediate
2. immediately

It was an _________(extraordinary) film. The visual effects were amazing and the actors performed outstandingly well!

I hope the war in The Ukraine _________(stop) anytime soon. I hate having to pay so much for heating due to the ban on Russian gas.

1. will stop
2. is going to stop
3. stops
4. is stopping

The train to Zurich ________(leave) at 5 p.m. every day.

Modals 

Learning goal: Ik kan modale werkwoorden gebruiken om aan te geven dat iets mogelijk is... Je kunt ook aan geven dat iets mocht... 

Let's take a look... 

* We may go on that rollercoaster ride. It looks like it's going to stop raining. 

* We might go the cinema this afternoon, but I'm fairly sure most people just want to stay home. 

* We could go to the bowling alley or we could go to  the skatepark. 

* I could go swimming yesterday, but I heard the pool is closed now. 

* I can help you with your homework this afternoon. 

* I am not allowed to use my grandfather's boat without permission. 

May vs Might 

'may' = zou misschien kunnen  - 50% kans 

It may rain but the sun may also shine. 

May I go to the bathroom please (ja of nee)? 

*Wordt als beleefd ervaren in de Engelssprekende wereld... 

might 

might (= zou heel misschien kunnen) - 25% kans 

*There might be some sunny spells this afternoon, but by the looks of it, it will be cloudy for the rest of the day. 

*Might I ask you a question? 

You ________ get a glimpse of the celebrity, but it's incredibly crowded and most people are taller than you are.

1. might
2. may

You ________ see a lion if you pay attention. We just saw two lions while peering through our binoculars.

1. might
2. may

can / could

can = kan/kunnen (wordt in de tegenwoordige tijd gebruikt)

I can help you with your homework this afternoon.

she can swim 5 kilometres without taking a break. 

could = kon/konden (wordt in de verleden tijd gebruikt)

I could help you yesterday, but I am too busy right now. 

Could = wordt ook gebruikt als je een keuze hebt.

We could go to Thailand but we could also go to Singapore.   

to be allowed to (= toestemming hebben om) 

*'to be' = zijn (am/are/is - was / were) 

-I am allowed to stay up till 10 p.m. 

- We are allowed to use our friend's boat in the summer holidays

- People were allowed to smoke in cafés before 2009. 

You _______ help me with untying my shoe laces. I can't walk properly now.

1. can
2. could

We ________(not step) on the grass, because the organization has said so.

1. can't step
2. couldn't step
3. are not allowed to step

Now it's your turn... 

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Do: exercises 3,4,7,8,9,10 

time: till ___________