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Created on March 2, 2021

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Transcript

MODAL VERBS

pARTICULARITIES

1 ABILITY

know how to do something

I can solve puzzles really quick

I am able to climb mountains.

I could cook orejuelas with my grandma.

I can't run under 5:00 min/km.

2 REQUESTS

May I introduce you to Mr. Incognito?

Would you like to come to the concert?

Could you write your address down?

Can I go to the toilet, please?

CERTAINTY

3 POSSIBILITY

It must be raining

Joe Biden must be very happy.

You can buy it online.

You could learn how to dance(if you wanted)

That can't be Edurne. That girl is blond.

We may/might go to the mountain this Easter. It depends on the weather.

4 OBLIGATION ADVICE

I must be at home by 10pm

I have to tidy up my room before...

I need to do the grocery shopping.

I should/ought to study everyday.

You 'd better study everyday.

5 NO OBLIGATION PROHIBITION

I mustn't eat inside the school.

I don't have to hand in this project until tomorrow

I can't be out past 10pm.

I needn't have a certificate in German.