LS 7 Modals

A Genially by N. Michiels, A.R.Ath adapted by Ana Moreno

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ModalVERBS

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Let's have a look at MODAL VERBS!

Modal verbs: possibility

Modal verbs: OBLIGATION

Modal verbs: pROHIBITION

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Exercise 2

Exercise 3

Exercise 4

Modal verbs: possibility

• we use can/can't to talk about the possibility of something happening in the present or future

We can cook pizza tonight.I can't speak Chinese.

• we use could or be able to to talk about general possibilities in the past

I was able to learn songs easily when I was younger.

• we use (not) be able to and couldn't to talk about a specific situation in the past; we don't use could to talk about a specific situation

I couldn't eat it - it was too hot.

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QUESTION

We haven't got much time. We _______ hurry.

don't have to

must

can