Tutor Felipe Tello Herborn English I Modal Verbs Tutor Felipe Tello Herborn

Chapter I Meaning

Meaning Modal Verbs A modal verb is a type of auxiliary verb that is used to indicate modality-that is an ability, permission or possibility.

Chapter II Utilization

Utilization

Utilization

Examples Yesterday, I was playing football with my friends. She was kissing me on the cheek. It is raining outside. Angela has been watching TV all night. John is wanting to go to the museum. We are running on the streets.

Chapter III Excercises

Class Activity Complete the sentences with a modal verb from this list, without using the same one twice: can, could, may, might, should, must, shall, will, would

Exercises Match the two columns to identify the use of each modal verb.

Excercises

ExcerciseS Complete the sentences with one of the two choices. You really ___________ watch TV this much. (shall / shouldn’t) She ___________ be at work, she always works at this time. (must / could) Speak up, I ___________ hear you! (can’t / couldn’t) I ___________ hear a word he said. (can’t / couldn’t) Andrew ___________ call his wife urgently. (must / shouldn’t) Thank you for calling Zee Company, how ___________ I help you? (can’t / may) If I go to New York, I ___________ see the Statue of Liberty. (will / would) If I went to New York, I ___________ see the Statue of Liberty. (will / would) It ___________ happen, but it is very unlikely. (shall / could) Emma ___________ go out tonight, her parents said no. (can’t / may)

Tutor Felipe Tello Herborn English I Modal verbs Tutor Felipe Tello Herborn