Modal Verbs 1 Ought to We use ought

Modal Verbs 1

Вживання Ought to We use ought to show it is a duty to do something (варто, варто було б) Needn’t We use needn’t to show that we think it is not necessary (не варто, немає необхідності) Used to We used to do something to show that it is happened all the time in the past, but does not happen now Must We use must to show that it is necessary to do something Can - Could We use can to show that something is possible or that someone has the ability to do something May - Might We use may to ask and give permission 2

Exercise 1 Complete the sentences with one of the model verbs listed below: must, mustn’t, can’t, could, needn’t, will, won’t 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Dogs ___ fly. You ___ wear a coat, it’s quite warm. Students ___ be quite when they take the test! I ____ go to school tomorrow because I am ill. ___ you open the window, please? You ___ drive fast. It’s dangerous! When he was fifteen he ___ run fast but he can’t now. She is a famous ballerina. She ___ dance very well. 3

Exercise 2 Complete the sentences with one of the model verbs listed below: must, mustn’t, can’t, could, needn’t, will, won’t 1. She ___ dance at the party because her leg was broken. 2. If you go to bed so late every day, of course you ___ feel tired. 3. Your father is sleeping. You ___ be noisy. 4. Birds ___ fly. 5. If you don’t study, you ___ do very well in the test. 6. He is late; he ___ run to school. 7. We ___ book a table in the restaurant. John has already booked one for us. 8. Lions ___ sing. 4

Exercise 3 Choose the correct item 1. When I was young, I ___ run very fast a) can’t b) can c) could ___ you like another biscuit? a) Shall b) Will c) Would You ___ take photographs inside the museum. a) shall b) mustn’t c) Would She’s very short. She ___ reach the top shelf. a) can’t b) could c) must 5

Exercise 4 Translate into Ukrainian: 1. Carol can speak three foreign languages. 2. Could you help me with my translation? 3. We were to meet at the railway station at 12 o'clock. 4. You may take a day off whenever you like. 5. Jim said he might go home for the holidays. 6. You must tell me the truth. 7. I have to do some shopping today. 8. You don't have to answer my question if you don't want to. 9. Students should be well prepared for every exam. 10. Do you think Paul ought to see the doctor? 6

Exercise 5 Put all kinds of questions to the sentences: 1. We had to buy some food for the picnic. 2. Mr. Petrenko must be in his office now. 3. We could take pictures in the museums. 4. We have to stay in town the whole summer. 7

Exercise 6 Fill in the necessary modal verb: 1. Ann's husband __ play football, tennis but he __ not cook or iron. 2. __ I ask you a question? - You certainly __. 3. You __ not put so much sugar in your tea. 4. You __ stay in town for the whole summer or you __ go to the seaside with us if you want. 5. __ I do anything for you? 6. We __ to meet at 5, but I __ put off the meeting till later. 7. Sorry, madam. You __ not smoke here. 8. You __ be more attentive next time. 9. We __ phone her at her office. She __ be still working. 10. In many countries people __ drive the car at the age of 16. 8

Exercise 8 Fill in the table Meaning Modal Verb Present Past Future 10

Sources 1. Газета «Англійська мова» 2. Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary 3. Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 11