1. Tuesday, August 02nd
MODAL VERBS

2. MODAL VERBS CAN For general ability in the present or future CAN’T
BE ABLE TO
Example:
Helen is able to speak two foreign languages

3. COULD COULDN’T BE ABLE TO
For ability
in the past
Example:
Helen couldn't swim when she was 5, but now
She can do it.

4. SHOULD OUGHT TO
For advice
Example:
Helen should study hard if she wants to pass
the exam.

5. NEED TO HAVE (GOT) TO MUST MUSTN’T
For something that
is necessary or
important.
Example:
Helen mustn’t smoke. You have to pay attention.
You have to study. You must be quiet.

6. DON’T HAVE TO NEEDN’T DON’T NEED TO
For something that
is NOT necessary
or important.
Example:
Helen doesn’t have to get up early because she is
on vacations.

7. Let’s practice !

8. Let’s practice!