Unit 5 Lesson 2: Modals Monday April 3

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

UNIT 5

Do ex 1 - 16

Study Unit 5

words pages 228/229/230

I didn't feel very well yesterday. I ...... eat anything

1. cannot
2. couldn't
3. musn't

You ...look at me when I am talking to you.

1. could
2. would
3. should

I was using my pencil a minute ago. It ..... be here somewhere!

1. can
2. could
3. must
4. would

His parents spoil him. He’s always ..... to do whatever he wants.

1. been able
2. been allowed

I .... be able to help you, but I’m not sure yet.

1. might
2. could
3. would
4. should

What are modal verbs?

- An auxiliary verb that expresses possibilities, abilities, necessities, giving advice, obligations, and giving permission. 

- Word usage such as: can, could, may, might, must, have to, 

to be able to 

- Can also be used in negations and questions (Ex.: cannot/can't, May I have a glass of water?)

can+ could + be able to

can + hele werkwoord:

• kunnen (in staat zijn om)
• I can speak 3 languages
• I can't speak 4 languages
• mogen: Can we go now?

• Kan alleen worden gebruikt in de tegenwoordige tijd

can + could + be able to

could + hele werkwoord

• verleden tijd van "can"
• konden ( in staat zijn om)
• I could run faster when I was younger.
• Could betekent ook zou kunnen: I could help you, but I won't!
• Bij vragen: could is de beleefde vorm: Could I have a cup of tea, please?

can + could + be able to

be able to + hele werkwoord

• kunnen (in staat zijn om)
• I am able to finish this today
• I was able to take her home 
• Kan ik alle tijden gebruikt worden

Beleefde vraag stellen: can-could-may-might

• Could is beleefder dan can  'Can/Could I have some tea?'
• Might is beleefder dan May ' May/Might I have some tea?'
• May en Might zijn allebei formeler 

kunnen/ vermogen of vaardigheid hebben  can-could-be able to

• Can alleen bij Present Simple 'I can help you with your homework.'
• Could VT of zou kunnen 'I could help you if you want.'
• To be able to: alle tijden 'I was able to help them yesterday.'

(zou) kunnen/ can could may might

• Can = waarschijnlijk 'It can become really hot in Africa.' 
• Could = iets minder waarschijnlijk 'It could become really hot tomorrow.'
• May = nog minder waarschijnlijk 'It may become hot, but only if there are no clouds.'
• Might = onwaarschijnlkijk 'It might become hot, but as it's nearly winter, it's unlikely

Must/Have to:

Must:

- Used for something very important or necessary for something to happen. It is also used to give orders. 

Ex: You must come right away, your wife is in labor. 

       We mustn't jump to conclusions. 

       The soldier must report to duty immediately. 

Have to:

- Used to say that something is obligatory, for example:

Children have to go to school.

You don't have to be late for class. 

To be able to:

When someone Is able to do something, meaning they have the ability to do it and they did/can do it.

Examples:

- After two weeks of being ill with the coronavirus, Sarah is able to return to work. 

- John injured his ankle in practice and won't be able to play this weekend. 

Make example sentences:

can 

 could

 be able to 

may

 might

 to be allowed to 

must

 have (got to) 

She is a small baby. She .......... eat solid fruit.

1. must not
2. could not
3. cannot
4. shall not

He is very tall, so he ...... play basketball.

1. might
2. can
3. could
4. should

The doctor said that I ......... smoke anymore.

1. mustn't
2. shouldn't
3. shall not
4. couldn't

....... I use your pen, please?

1. Could
2. Might
3. Can
4. May

Since they all have part-time jobs, the students ............. pay the monthly rent.

1. are able to
2. am able to
3. was able to
4. is able to

.......... Mary come with us?

1. Can
2. Could
3. May
4. Will

In France, you .......... drive on the right.

1. can
2. may
3. must
4. have to

According to the weather report it .... rain this afternoon.

1. can
2. may
3. might
4. shall

That ........ be John over there. He said he would be in America this week.

1. couldn't
2. won't
3. shouldn't
4. can't

I think you ____ relax more. You have been working too much lately.

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

I promise I _______ stop smoking.

1. would
2. will
3. shall
4. might

The student at the private school
........ wear a coat and tie to school.

1. has to
2. have to
3. must

UNIT 5

Do ex 1 - 16

Study Unit 5

words pages 228/229/230