Modals and negations

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• Leerjaar 3

Modals and Negations

Today's goals

- I can use can, could and to be able to in a sentence.

At the end of class:

Modals

Je kunt hulpwerkwoorden gebruiken om aan te geven dat je iets (NIET) kan doen, mag doen, wil doen, enzovoorts.

- Can you walk to school?                    - I might come to your party.
- You shouldn't walk to school.          - I must clean this up.
- I will walk to school.                             - You have to be on time.

Types of Modals: 1

Can (not) = kunnen
Could (not) = zou kunnen (en beleefde vragen)
"I can't come to your party" & "Could you help me out?"

May (not) = mogen 
Might (not) = zou mogen (en beleefde vragen)
"You may come to my party." & "I might be able to come."

Types of Modals: 2

Should (not) / ought (not) to = zou (eigenlijk) moeten, vooral bij advies/afraden
Must (not) = moeten (als je zelf vindt dat iets moet)
(don't / doesn't) Have to = moeten (als iemand anders vindt dat iets moet)

"I must finish this book this afternoon."
"You have to be on time tomorrow." 
"You should really pay more attention in class."

1. It's cold today. Do you think it ______ snow?

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

2. You _____ leave your door unlocked when you go out.

1. Shouldn't
2. Mustn't
3. Can't
4. Might not

3. Mum says we ____ watch TV after we've finished our homework.

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

4. This is impossible. It _____ be a mistake!

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

5. You should probably bring an umbrella. It _____ rain later today.

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

6. ____ you buy that expensive T-shirt?

1. Will
2. Would
3. Shall
4. Should

7. ____ I open the door?

1. Will
2. Would
3. Shall
4. Should

8. ____ you mind giving me a lift?

1. Will
2. Would
3. Shall
4. Should

9. Let's go for a walk, ____ we?

1. Will
2. Would
3. Shall
4. Should

10. Were you ______ help her with her flat tyre?

1. Ought to
2. Able to
3. Willing to
4. Shall

11. If you want to work in the USA, you ______ speak proper English

1. Should
2. Must
3. Have to

12. You look like you're ill. You ____ go to school today.

1. Shouldn't
2. Mustn't
3. Don't have to

13. Tomorrow is Sunday, so I _____ go to school!

1. Shouldn't
2. Mustn't
3. Don't have to

14. I ___ remember to feed the dog.

1. Should
2. Must
3. Have to

15. If you follow my advice, it ____ be easy.

1. Should
2. Must
3. Has to

16. I ____ like a cup of coffee, please.

1. Will
2. Would
3. Should

17. Do you think we ___ talk to Sarah about Peter?

1. Will
2. Would
3. Should

18. I ___ probably spend the holiday with my family.

1. Will
2. Would
3. Should

19. I _____ see Brad Pitt when I visit Hollywood.

1. Can
2. May
3. Might

20. I ___ run a lot faster than my brother.

1. Can
2. May
3. Might

Goals achieved?

- I can use can, could and to be able to in a sentence.

At the end of class: