Modal verbs for speculation: must, could, might/may, can't

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• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

What's the Dutch translation of the word 'speculation'

1. speculaas
2. speculatie
3. verplichting
4. verbod

Lesson Goals 

Today you will learn: 

- What modal verbs of speculation are; 

- How to use must, could/might/may & can't. 

Pick the right answer
It ______ be cold outside. People are wearing scarfs and jackets.

1. can't
2. may
3. must
4. should

Must + infinitive 

We gebruiken must + infinitive (hele werkwoord) wanneer we heel sterk geloven dat iets waar is. 

Examples

- They must feel amazing after that refreshing swim. 

- Ruby must see a doctor. She's burning up! 

Think of one sentence using must + infinitive

How do you translate may, might & could?

1. mag, mag niet, moet
2. kan, mag, zou
3. kan, zou, zou kunnen
4. kan, zou kunnen, mag

might, may or could + infinitive 

We gebruiken might, may or could + infinitive wanner we denken dat iets waarschijnlijk waar zal zijn. 

Examples 

- It looks nice, but it might be very expensive. 

- She may enjoy a swim, since it's so very hot. 

Pick must, or might/may/could

She _____ like make up. She wears it every day.

1. might
2. must

Pick must or might/may/could

It ______ be cold in the mountains at night.

1. may
2. must

can't + infinitive 

We gebruiken can't + infinitive wanneer we geloven dat iets niet waar is. 

Examples

- This child can't be four years old. It's so small and can't even walk yet! 

-Paul can't speak ten languages. 

Go to page 74 in your book and do exercise 4.

What do you remember about the modal verbs for speculation?

Homework 

Book page 74 

Exercises 4 & 5

MEL: 6.3 & 6.4