Copia - MODAL VERBS

We can play lots of instruments. He could swim very well in the past.

You should work hard this term. You ought to go to the dentist. You'd better study for the test.

You mustn't copy in exams. We can't be late for school.

We don't have to wear a uniform.

I must get up early every day. We have to come to school at 8:00.

CAN / COULD/ (BE ABLE TO)

SHOULD / OUGHT TO / HAD BETTER

MUSTN'T / CAN'T

DON'T HAVE TO

MUST / HAVE TO

ABILITY

ADVICE

PROHIBITION

NO OBLIGATION

OBLIGATION

MODAL VERBS

He is never kind to her. He can't like her.

They look alike. They must be twins.

It may rain this afternoon.

Can I take another pen, please? Could you open the door, please?

MODAL PERFECTS

CAN'T

MUST

MAY/MIGHT/COULD

CAN / COULD

SPECULATE AND MAKE DEDUCTIONS IN THE PAST

CERTAINTY (IMPOSSIBLE)

CERTAINTY (TRUE)

POSSIBILITY

REQUESTS

MODAL VERBS