ENGLISH QUIZ ONE

• Modals


  A type of auxiliary verb that goes before the main verb and helps to show a function such as permission, probability, ability and obligation
• English makes use of modal verbs to express attitude or perspective
• Types of modals

  • Modals of ability
  • Modals of permission
  • Modals of advice
  • Modals of probability
  • Modals of obligation & lack of obligation
  • Modals of prohibition
• Modals of ability


  • Used to show that someone or something has or doesn't have a particular ability or skill
  • Includes: can (present), could (past), be able to (other tenses)
• Modals of ability


  • Mary could play the violin since she was twelve.
  • I can speak three languages.
• Modals of permission


  • Used to ask if someone is allowed to do something or offer help and assistance
  • Includes: can (informal), could (polite), will (neutral), would (polite), may (formal), shall (polite)
• Modals of permission


  • Can you pass the salt, please?
  • May I have your attention?
• Modals of advice


  • Used to give advice or make suggestions
  • Includes: should, ought to (formal)
• Modals of advice


  • You look tired, you should take a rest before your presentations.
  • What do you think should I do?
• Modals of probability


  • Used to show how sure we are of something
  • Includes: may, might (weaker possibility), must (sure), can't (impossible)
• Modals of probability


  • It may rain later, it's getting cloudy.
  • You might be able to watch the show with adult supervision.
• Modals of obligation & lack of obligation


  • Used to say something is necessary or unnecessary
  • Includes: must (present, sense of duty), have to (external authority & other tenses), don't have to, needn't
• Modals of obligation & lack of obligation


  • You must be on time for the lesson.
  • You needn't an umbrella, it's not raining.
• Modals of prohibition


  • Used to show that something is prohibited - it is not allowed
  • Includes: mustn't (sense of duty), can't (external authority)
• Modals of prohibition


  • You mustn't drink alcohol, you are too young.
  • We can't take photos in the museum.
• The verbs need, allow, and suppose and the auxiliary verb can and should can also be used to express permission, obligation, and prohibition