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Topic: Modal verbs Class N°: 6 and 7
Aim:
 To learn and practice Modal Verbs

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION RESOURCES TIME

 This worksheet presents modal verbs and

structures used for talking about ability. The
structures can/can’t, be able to and managed to Videos 60 minutes
are studied and practised. Worksheets
 This worksheet presents modal verbs and
structures used for making requests and offers,
asking for and giving permission as well as
making invitations. The modal verbs can,
could, may, would, and will are studied and
practiced.
 This worksheet presents modal verbs used for
talking about obligation, necessity, and
prohibition as well as for giving advice. The
present forms of the modal verbs must, have
to, need to and should are studied and
practiced

PLEASE USE WORDREFERENCE FOR REFERENCE

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1 Modal verbs for ability
We use can, could, be able to and managed to (+ infinitive without `to') to say that somebody is
able to do something.
Use
can / can't to say that somebody has the ability
to do something in the present or
future
be able to to say that somebody has the ability
to do something
NOTE: can is more usual than be
able to in the present. However, can
only has a present and past form
(could), so
sometimes it is necessary to use be able
to, for example in the present perfect or
infinitive.
could/ to say that somebody had the general
couldn't ability to do something in the past.
General ability means something that
you can do any time you want after
learning it, for example reading,
swimming, etc.
We often use could + see, hear,
smell, taste, feel, remember,
understand
was able to say that somebody had the ability to
to couldn't do something in a specific
managed to situation, for example win a match,
escape from a dangerous situation, lift
something, etc.
Examples
I can speak English.
Can you speak Japanese?
I'm sorry, I can't come to your
party tonight.
Are you able to speak any
foreign languages?
I'm not able to come to the
meeting tomorrow.
I haven't been able to sleep
lately.
(present perfect)
He would like to be able to sing.
(infinitive)
My cousin could play the piano when
she was five.
My grandfather couldn't swim.
I couldn't hear what she was
saying. I could smell a fire.
We were able to win the
match. I wasn't able to open
the door.
She couldn't find you at the party.
Did she manage to find you?
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2 Practice 1 - Can/can't or be able to

Complete the sentences with the verbs below. If you cannot use `can/can't', use `be able to'
in the correct tense or form.

help meet play relax run sing speak wait

1. I'm sorry, I can’t speak French.

2. I you for lunch tomorrow. I'm free all day.
3. John for months. His new job is very stressful.
4. Usain Bolt really fast. He's the Olympic champion.
5. I might you with your homework if you're having problems.
6. He used to well, but now he sounds awful.
7. I any more. Tell me the big news.
8. She the piano since she broke her arm two months ago.

3 Practice 2 - General or specific ability

Complete the sentences below using `could/couldn't' or `was/were able to' + the verbs in
brackets.

1. Benjamin Franklin (speak) English and French.

2. I looked everywhere, but I (find) the right street.
3. (you/convince) her to go out with you?
4. Patricia used to be a professional dancer. She (dance) really well.
5. We (contact) you. Was your phone switched off?
6. At the end of the long meeting, we (make) a decision.
7. (you/hear) me last night? I was trying to be quiet.
8. My laptop wasn't working properly, but in the end I (fix) it.
In which of the sentences above can you use the structure `managed to'? Rewrite them.
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4 Practice 3
Write or say some sentences about you. Write about something ...

1. you have always wanted to be able to do (e.g. "I have always wanted to be able to sing like a
professional singer.")
2. you have never been able to do
3. you will be able to do well in the future
4. you didn't manage to do last week
5. you could do well in the past

Final Exercise

Please write a dialogue where the two speakers discuss things that they Can or Can’t do in a machine.

1 Modal verbs for necessity and advice

We use the modal verbs must, have to, need to, and should to
say that something is necessary or to give advice. The table below
summarizes the main uses of the positive and negative form of each
modal verb:

Modal Use Examples

verb
must to say that something It's getting late. I have to go now.
is necessary or You must get up early if you want to get to
have
obligatory work on time.
to Jeff isn't ready for his exam. He needs to study
harder.
need
NOTE: must vs. have to
to
There is a small difference between must and have
to. In general, must refers to an internal feeling
whereas have to can also refer to an external
obligation, e.g. a rule, a time limit, etc.
don't have to say that something I'm not working tomorrow so I don't have to get up
to don't is not necessary early.
You don't need to give me your phone
need to number. I already have it.

mustn't to say that something You mustn't smoke here. This is a non-smoking
is prohibited or area.
forbidden
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should / to say that something You should spend some time in England to
shouldn't is a good or bad idea improve your English.
You shouldn't drink so quickly. You will get
drunk.

Dialogue
A: It's getting late. I should go home now.

B: Really? But you don't have to work tomorrow.

A: Yes, I know. But I must get some sleep. My doctor says I need
to relax more.
2 Practice 1 - Must or have to
Claire is an architect. She has just started her new job. Complete the sentences below using Must or Have
to in the correct form, positive, or negative.

1. She has to work 8 hours every day.

2. She smoke at work. The building is a non-smoking area.
3. She wear very formal clothes. The office has a relaxed dress code.
4. She wear a hard hat when visiting a building site, according to safety
regulations.
5. She meet clients every day. Her work involves a lot of meetings.
6. She work hard if she wants a promotion. Her boss is very demanding.
7. She get up early every day. She can work flexible hours.
8. She park her car near the building entrance. That space is reserved for the
director.
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3 Practice 2 - Should or shouldn't

Give your friend advice using should or shouldn't and one of the phrases below.

be so careless eat so much cake go to bed earlier have an eye test

quit your job take up a new hobby try to relax more use your phone all day

1. "I am always tired during the day."

You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. "I need to lose weight."

You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. "I'm very stressed these days."

You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. "I feel bored."

You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. "My purse was stolen again!"
You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. "I can't see very well."
You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. "My boss is driving me crazy!"
You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8. "My phone bill is really expensive."
You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 Practice 3
Rewrite each sentence using an appropriate modal verb from Page 1.
More than one answer may be possible.

1. It is very important that you do not forget to call me tomorrow.

You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2. It is not necessary for them to wait for me.

They . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3. It is obligatory for us to check out of the hotel before midday.

We . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4. It is a good idea for him to study hard if he wants to pass his exam.

He . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5. I feel it is very important that you try to go to bed early tonight.

You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6. It isn't a good idea to believe everything you read on the internet.

You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7. It is obligatory to drive on the right side of the road in the US.

You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8. It is forbidden to cross the border without a passport.

You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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9. It is not necessary for his present to be expensive.

His present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Talk about a specific machine to a new employee. What advice would

you give him/her about how to use it. Make some sentences using the
modal verbs from this lesson, for example:

You have to clean the machine at all times.

You should lubricate the lathe for excellence performance.

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1 Presentation

We use the modal verbs can, could, may, would, and will for
requests, offers, invitations, and permission. Study the table below.

Use Examples
can to ask somebody to do Can you help me?
Can I have another chocolate?
something to ask for or give
Yes, you can use my laptop.
permission No, you you can't use my laptop.
Can I help you with your bags?
to offer to do something
could to ask somebody to do Could you call me a taxi?
Could I come to work a little later?
something to ask for permission
Do you think I could borrow your
(more polite) phone?

may to ask for or give permission May I speak to you for a

(polite) second? Yes, you may use
my laptop.
No, you may not use my laptop.
would you like to make an offer or invitation Would you like another chocolate?
Would you like to go out?

will to ask somebody to do Peter, will you come here for a

something minute?
would to ask somebody to do Would you carry my bags
something for me, please?
(very polite)

Dialogue
A: Would you like to go for a walk in the park?

B: Sure. Can we go after lunch?

A: Of course. Could you meet me outside my building?

B: No problem.
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2 Practice 1 - Requests and offers

Listen to a dialogue between a host

and guest. Go to
https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-
english/modal-verbs-4-requests-offers-permission-and-
invitations/audioplayer/modalverbs4ae-ex2mp3. Complete the
four requests/offers and replies below.

1. A: you something to
drink? B: Yes, please. A coffee nice.
2. A: lunch now?
B: No thanks, I'm .
3. A: one of those muffins over there? They look very tasty.
B: Yes, of course. .
4. A: my email from your computer? I'm expecting an
important message.
B: the internet isn't working at the moment.

3 Practice 2
What would you say the situations below? Use the modal verbs on page 1. More than one
answer may be possible.

1. You need to take a short break from your work. Ask your boss for permission. Be polite.

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2. You are organizing a party. Invite your friend Ross.

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3. You are at a clothes store. You see a shirt that you really like. Ask the store assistant to show
it to you.

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4. You see an old lady trying to carry some heavy bags. Offer to help her.

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5. You have arranged to have lunch with a friend at 2 pm. Ask her if she can meet you at 1 pm instead.

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6. A stranger asks for permission to smoke in your building. You refuse.

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7. You need to mail a letter urgently, but you have no time. Your neighbor is going out. Ask
him/her to do it for you. Be polite.

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