Certainty, possibility and probability

CAE: Grammar page 45
You can:
- recognize the modal verbs of possibility, probability and certainty
- use these modals correctly
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CAE: Grammar page 45
You can:
- recognize the modal verbs of possibility, probability and certainty
- use these modals correctly

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

MODAL VERBS 

WILL, MUST, SHOULD, OUGHT TO, WOULD, COULD, MAY, MIGHT

We use those modals to talk about what can happen in the future (for example when we discuss the new environmental project)

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

RIVER DAM
I am certain that it will endanger water species
But I think that it may also solve the problem of frequent floodings. It might even be a source of work for the inhabitants. 

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

WHICH MODALS express certainty (zekerheid)?

A
could, may, might
B
should, would, ought to
C
will, must, can't, couldn't

Slide 4 - Quizvraag

WHICH MODALS express probability (waarschijnlijkheid)?
A
will, must
B
should, ought to, would
C
could, might, may

Slide 5 - Quizvraag

WHICH MODALS express possibility (mogelijkheid)?
A
will, must
B
should, would, ought to
C
could, might, may

Slide 6 - Quizvraag

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

I'm not sure I'm going to pass the exam. I don't feel very confident.
I.......... pass the exam. I don't feel very confident.
A
might not
B
might
C
couldn't have
D
can't

Slide 8 - Quizvraag

I'm sure she doesn't speak French very well - she's only lived in Paris for a few weeks.
She ....... speak French very well. She's only lived in Paris for a few weeks.
A
might
B
can't
C
could have
D
must

Slide 9 - Quizvraag

They're coming this week but I don't know which day.
They ........ be coming tomorrow.
A
might
B
can
C
could
D
might

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

Fill in the gap in this sentence with the correct modal verb combination:
Her face seemed familiar. We.......(meet) somewhere before.

Slide 11 - Open vraag

I'm sure he is here - I can see his car in front of the building.
He ......be here. I can see his car in front of the building.
A
might
B
can
C
could have
D
must

Slide 12 - Quizvraag

My key's not in my pocket or on my desk so I'm sure it's in the drawer.
My key's not in my pocket or on my desk so it .......
be in the drawer.
A
might
B
can
C
could have
D
must

Slide 13 - Quizvraag

I've bought a lottery ticket. There's a chance I'll become a millionaire!
I ....... become a millionaire!
A
might
B
may
C
could
D
must

Slide 14 - Quizvraag

Fill in the gap in this sentence with the correct modal verb combination:
She........(be) at the party, but I didn't see her.

Slide 15 - Open vraag




Work on grammar page 45
exc 1-3-4
Work on grammar page 45 exc 1 - 3  -4

Slide 16 - Tekstslide

Extra practise

Slide 17 - Tekstslide

Slide 18 - Link