Modal Verbs

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• Leerjaar 3

Modal Verbs

kunnen, moeten en mogen

Which Modal Verbs
(kunnen, moeten, mogen)
do you already know?

Welke modals zijn er?

1. can, could

2. should, must

3. may, might

Can/Could

1. Als je wilt zeggen dat iemand iets kan kun je can gebruiken.

2. Je kon iets dan gebruik je could. 

3. Je wil iets heel beleefd vragen, dan gebruik je ook could. 

Tim could play the flute as a child but he can't any more. 

Must, should

1. Should (not) + hele werkwoord als jij vindt dat iets (niet) zou moeten. Je geeft advies of raadt iets af.

Mum says you shouldn't tease your sister. 

2. must (not) + hele werkwoord als jij vindt dat iets (niet) moet. Krachtiger dan should.

I must move on. 

May vs might

1. may / might + hele werkwoord om toestemming te vragen of zeggen dat iets niet is toegestaan. 'may' is mogen en 'might' is zou mogen.

2. May / Might + Hele werkwoord kunnen ook gebruikt worden om te zeggen dat iets mogelijk gaat gebeuren. Hierbij is might minder waarschijnlijk of hypotetisch

I ___ swim very well.

1. can
2. am able to
3. be able to

I think you ___ study a lot for tests.

1. should
2. have to

You ___ do your homework or you'll get a punishment.

1. must
2. have to
3. should

There are plenty tomatoes in the fridge, you.... buy any.

1. must not
2. should not
3. don't have to

It's a hospital. You ... smoke.

1. must not
2. don't have to
3. should not

... I ask you a question sir?

1. may
2. might
3. am I allowed to

.... you smoke in the school?

1. may
2. might
3. are you allowed to

you ... (not) drive faster than 30km/h.

1. may not
2. might not
3. are not allowed to

Exercise

Choose between:

must (not) / have to / has to / do not have to / does not have to

Type only the modals

I __ visit my friend. It's her birthday.

Sam __ wear a uniform at school.

You __ go to the supermarket. I'll do it.

You __ swim in this part of the river. It is very dangerous.

You __ drink a lot of water when it's warm.

Exercise

Rewrite the sentence using the given words

You are not allowed to talk during the test. (must not)

It isn't necessary to bring food. (do not have to)

I am obliged to finish this letter before midday. (have to)

You are not allowed to leave the classroom without permission. (must not)

It is not necessary to pay for the tickets. (do not have to)

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