V3 Modals

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Modals (= hulpwerkwoorden)

(= hulpwerkwoorden)

Modals (= hulpwerkwoorden)

Modals worden gebruikt om:

- toestemming,

- beleefdheid

- of verplichting uit te drukken.

Why are modals important?

Consider the following...

The kid sitting across from you at the table ate too many M&Ms and throws up. You're in the splash zone!
What do you do?

1. I could duck.
2. I should duck.
3. I must duck.
4. I am not able to duck.

The difference between...

Modal                                         What you are really saying...

I could duck,                                       but I could also shield myself with the   

                                                                 person sitting next to me. Mhoahahaha!

The difference between...

Modal                                         What you are really saying...

I could duck,                                       but I could also shield myself with the   

                                                                 person sitting next to me. Mhoahahaha!

I should duck,                                    because I don't want to be hit.

The difference between...

Modal                                         What you are really saying...

I could duck,                                       but I could also shield myself with the   

                                                                 person sitting next to me. Mhoahahaha!

I should duck,                                    because I don't want to be hit.

I must duck,                                        because otherwise I will be hit.

The difference between...

Modal                                         What you are really saying...

I could duck,                                       but I could also shield myself with the   

                                                                 person sitting next to me. Mhoahahaha!

I should duck,                                    because I don't want to be hit.

I must duck,                                        because otherwise I will be hit.

I am not able to duck...                  Oh, crap!                     

Alleen deze 'modals' hoef je te weten voor SE4 

• Kunnen =     can - could - to be able to
  

• Mogen  =      may - might - to be allowed to
• Moeten =      must - have (got) to - should - ought to

I think they ___ give Harold the award, because he deserves it.

1. may
2. might
3. am not able to
4. should

It _____ be a breakthrough in his career if he wins the award. He has never won anything before.

1. has to
2. should not
3. must
4. could

He ____ have been happy when he heard he had been nominated.

1. can't
2. could
3. might
4. must

_____ you give us your reasons for nominating this person?

1. Can
2. Could
3. Should
4. Must

Two nominees ____ come to Ohio tomorrow, because they have a car.

1. could
2. ought to
3. might
4. are able to

“I hope Dr Parking doesn’t win the award”.
You ____ say that. It's not nice.

1. may
2. should not
3. are you allowed to
4. must not

He has just called to say he _______can’t____ make it on time.

1. shouldn't
2. must not
3. can't
4. have to

I ________ tell you this but I know who will win the award tonight, because the president gave me permission. It will be Richard Hoover.

1. am allowed to
2. should
3. might
4. could

You ____ tell anyone you’ve got this information from me.

1. mustn't
2. might
3. should
4. couldn't

“What did you say? I’ve missed it.”
You _____ pay more attention.

1. should
2. can
3. may
4. must

Questions?

Exam text - reading

Wat is het stappenplan voor leesvaardigheid?

1. A
2. C
3. D
4. E

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Questions?

1. yes
2. no
3. What just happened?