The document discusses different English modal verbs and their meanings:
- Can, could, may, might are used to express ability, possibility or permission.
- Must, have to are used to express obligation or necessity.
- Should, ought to are used to express advice, opinion or moral duty.
- Mustn't, don't have to are used to express prohibition or lack of obligation.
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This presentation is meant for pupils of primary school of standard 3. It has been prepared by the classroom teacher, Mr Reshad Codabaccus of Bon Accueil Government School. He teaches using technology and wishes to share his works with all the pupils of Mauritius, Rodrigues and Agalega. Hope you will find it interesting the way the lesson has been presented. Any suggestions to improve the work, will be much appreciated. Email: eschool@intnet.mu. Thank you.
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This presentation is meant for pupils of primary school of standard 3. It has been prepared by the classroom teacher, Mr Reshad Codabaccus of Bon Accueil Government School. He teaches using technology and wishes to share his works with all the pupils of Mauritius, Rodrigues and Agalega. Hope you will find it interesting the way the lesson has been presented. Any suggestions to improve the work, will be much appreciated. Email: eschool@intnet.mu. Thank you.
This presentation is meant for pupils of primary school of standard 3. It has been prepared by the classroom teacher, Mr Reshad Codabaccus of Bon Accueil Government School. He teaches using technology and wishes to share his works with all the pupils of Mauritius, Rodrigues and Agalega. Hope you will find it interesting the way the lesson has been presented. Any suggestions to improve the work, will be much appreciated. Email: eschool@intnet.mu. Thank you.
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2. You must go out =You must go out =
You should go out =You should go out =
You can go out =You can go out =
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15. - My cousin, who is only 2 years old, can already speak.
- Can your sister play the piano?
- Messi can play football very well.
- Let’s buy some Chinese food. I can’t cook very well.
- My uncle, who is a chef, is able to prepare delicious
dishes.
- If you save money, you will be able to buy a new car.
16. - When I was four years old, I could read and write.
- Sarah’s grandmother could sing very well.
-My cousin couldn’t swim until last year and now she can
swim better than me.
17. - Can you pass me the salt, please? (REQUEST)
- Can I come in? (ASK FOR PERMISSION)
- Ok, you can go now. (GIVE PERMISSION)
18. - Could you help me with this exercise? It’s so difficult.
COULD is also used to make a polite
suggestion.
A: I’m going to Holland next week.
B: Oh, really? You could visit your Dutch relatives then.
- Mrs. Lola, may I go to the toilet?
19. - Will you help me with the suitcases, please? They’re so heavy.
- Would you open the window, please? It’s so hot in here.
- Shall I help you with your luggage?
- Would you like a sandwich?
20. - Students in private schools must wear a uniform. (RULE)
- All of our friends are going to that party. We must go too.
(NECESSITY)
22. They have more or less the same meaning
but…
HAVE TO is used for all the forms MUST
doesn’t have. Moreover, HAVE TO is used
in the interrogative sentence.
- Do you have to go right now?
- Yesterday I had to do the washing because the washing-
machine broke down.
- If you want to be successful, you will have to work very hard.
23. Prohibition No obligation, no necessity
-You mustn’t smoke in the premises. (IT IS PROHIBITED, IT IS
NOT ALLOWED)
- You don’t have to wear a uniform at school. (IT IS NOT
NECESSARY)
24. -She needn’t bring anything; there’s lots of food.
-She doesn’t have to bring anything; there’s lots of food.
25. - It’s 8 o’clock. Sally must be at work. (I’M SURE)
- It’s 8 o’clock. Sally can’t be at home. (IT’S IMPOSSIBLE)
27. Scissors can be
dangerous if not used
properly.
I may go to the party.
(I’m not sure, it’s
possible)
I might go to the party.
(I’m not sure, it’s improbable)