Modals verbs 2

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• Leerjaar 2

Modals

May, be allowed to

May (mogen) is a model verb usually used when asking for formal permission and polite requests. 

For example:  You may begin the test now.

                              You may not wear shorts to the office in the summer.

When we ask and give permission we often use may as an alternative to can. For example:   May I come in?      /   May I leave early Sir? – No, you may not.

You’ll often hear the phrase, “May I help you?,” 

We generally use may for requests in the first person – I and we. 

to be allowed to

When we talk about permission but we are NOT actually giving, refusing or asking for it, we use be allowed to:

Students are allowed choose any topic for their project.

We aren't allowed to eat in the library. 

Will journalists be allowed to ask questions?

Difference may - to be allowed to

The first person is asking for permission and the man is denying permission.

In the second conversation they are talking about permission. Whether or not it is permitted to use the chair.

Present: You may leave the table now that you're finished with your dinner.

Past - SHIFT TO "BE ALLOWED TO

Past: You were allowed to leave the table after you finished your dinner.

Wanneer gebruik je may?

1. om toestemming te vragen of te zeggen dat iets wel/niet is toegestaan
2. om te vragen of zeggen dat iets wel/niet is toegestaan (volgens de regels)

Wanneer gebruik je be allowed to?

1. om toestemming te vragen of te zeggen dat iets wel/niet is toegestaan
2. om te vragen of zeggen dat iets wel/niet is toegestaan (volgens de regels)

_____ bring a friend home for dinner?

1. May I
2. Am I allowed to

You _____ use a calculator during the test

1. may
2. are allowed to

Ladies, ........ have your attention please?

1. may I
2. am I allowed to

Modals

Must, (don't) have to, should, ought to

Wat is het verschil tussen de modal should & must?

1. must is krachtiger
2. should is krachtiger

Hoe kun je 'should/ought to' het beste vertalen?

1. moet
2. zou moeten

Hoe kun je 'must' het beste vertalen?

1. moet
2. zou moeten

Has to/have + hele ww gebruik is...

1. een regel waaraan je je moet houden .
2. dat je iets van een ander moet doen.
3. allebei

In England, most schoolchildren ______ wear a uniform.

1. has to
2. have to
3. must

You ______ talk during his speech.

1. mustn't
2. don't have to
3. ought to

My mother said I ____ stay at home and do my homework tonight.

1. must
2. mustn't
3. have to
4. has to

Tomorrow is Sunday! So I ______ go to school!

1. musn't
2. shouldn't
3. don't have to

We really _____ go for a drink one day soon. It has been such a long time since I last saw you.

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

You are ill. You _______ go to school today.

1. don't have to
2. mustn't
3. ought to