Modal verbs upper intermediate level interactive worksheet. John always fails the tests, even though hes clever. The students arent allowed to bring the mobile phones to school. Type example use 1 i would have gone to that party a decision made too late 2 i shouldought to have asked her for her email advice coming too late 3 you might have enjoyed the concert opinion, possibility but too late. Type use modal verbs example 1 to express possibilities for the future could, may, might it may rain tomorrow. Fill in the blanks with the active or the passive voice of the verb in. Eso 2 photocopiable b burlington books modals answers a 1 could run 4 couldnt walk 2 can jump 5 can. Modal verb exercises i fill in the blanks in each sentence using a modal verb,such as can, could, would, should, might, may, must, or have to, based on the situational hints shown in italics. In some cases more than one alternative might be suitable. They express modes such as ability, possibility, probability, permission, obligation, etc. Answers to the modal verbs of ability exercise part 1. Modal concept example like to enjoy i like to watch tv want to desire john wants to buy a car a few verbs which often serve as modals too. Modals of possibility and probability for past situations. This is the first part of three power points aimed at upper intermediate pupils studing second year bachillerato in spain.
Modal auxiliary verbs auxiliary verbs are known as helping verbsbecause adding an auxiliary verb to a main verb helps the main verb convey additional information. I regret having behaved so badly during the lesson. Hiking the trail to the peak be dangerous if you are not well prepared for dramatic weather changes. Modal verbs can, could, may, might, must, should, ought to. Modals rephrasing rewrite the following sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original. Have the same form for all persons they dont take s in the 3rd person singular.
A complete the sentences with can, could, be able to. These are used in the sentence to express a request, permission. The most commonly used modals are shall, should, will, would, can, could, may, might, must, ought to, used to, need and dare. Advanced modal auxiliary verbs weloveteachingenglish. We couldnt get to the meeting on time yesterday because the plane was late by 2 hours. Exercise 2 modal verbs solutions oxford university press. All downloads are in pdf format and consist of a worksheet and answer sheet to check your results. This is a useful ppt for teaching modal and semimodals. M006 modal verbs must, mustnt, dont have to, should, shouldnt, might, can. To view the exercise again click on the following link modal verbs of ability exercise english grammar.
Are followed by an infinitive without to except for have to and ought to. A modal remains unchanged irrespective of number or gender of the subject. Mooddaallss r eexxttraa 1 abbacchhiilllleerraattoo a complete the sentences with can, could, be able to. Present modal verbs of deduction and probability exercise check through the different uses. Includes exercises about modals of ability, obligation, permission and probablity.
Can, could, may, might, must, have to, shall, should, will, would. The words be, have, do, can, could, may, might, shall, should. English grammar online exercises and downloadable worksheets. Choose the appropriate modal verbs to complete the sentences. Practise your english grammar in the english classroom. English practice downloadable pdf grammar and vocabulary worksheets. Todavia nos quedan por elaborar algunos temas y adjuntar sus respuestas, pero no tardaran en ser publicadas. Heres a list of all the modal verbs exercises on the site. Mixed modals 4 choose the correct meaning for each sentence, a or b. For each sentence, choose the modal should, can, must that is most appropriate. Modal verbs upper intermediate level my students find modal verbs quite difficult and get mixed up. Modals of possibility and probability for past situations exercise 1 choose the correct modal to complete the sentence. A list of all the free modal verbs exercises on the website. Modal verb exercises at b1b2 1 reply on more exercises with modal verbs for b1b2 exercises grammar, phrasal verb and vocabulary expression languagewell communicating in english says.
Modal verbs use other verbs to complete the tenses can is completed with be able to must is completed with have to they can play the piano they will be able to play the piano in the future you must come early you had to come early yesterday. Ability suggestion request be able to he is able to. English grammar lesson online for advanced level students or teachers complete overview of modal auxiliary verbs. Present modal verbs of deduction and probability exercise. I think mary is probably at home because the windows are open. More exercises with modal verbs for b1b2 learnenglish. Modal verbs pdf worksheets english vocabulary and grammar. This work is licensed under a creative commons attribution noncommercial noderivatives 4. Modals and auxiliaries 12 an auxiliary is a helping verb. Teds flight from amsterdam took more than 11 hours. Type example use 1 i would have gone to that party a decision made too late 2 i shouldought to have asked her for her email advice coming too late 3 you might have enjoyed the concert opinion, possibility but too late 4 we neednt have done it today.
Select the modal that seems most appropriate for the situation described,and be prepared to explain your choice. No me acostumbro a levantarme pronto por las mananas. The modal verbs exercises page includes a list of all the modal verb exercises at learnenglishonline. We also use modal verbs to ask permission or to give advice. I phoned you at nine this morning but got no answer. The most commonly used modals are shall, should, will, would, can, could, may, might, must, ought to. Need to necessity we really needed to talk to you have to obligation susan had to pay the rent have got to have to ive got to go now. Exercises for practice for use of modals lessons24x7. When the seatbelt light goes off, you may remove the seatbelt. Ask them what limos look like inside and out, who the typical clientele is, and where. Here the word calling is the main verb and the word was is an auxiliary verb. If you want to get a better feeling for how the city is laid out, you walk downtown and explore the waterfront. Mixed modal verbs exercises intermediate level esl. Rewrite each sentence using a modal or modal perfect.
Modals drag and drop 1 modals drag and drop 2 modals drag and drop 3 classic exercises. It means you only need to remember which verbs use sein as a helping verb to form. Modals are those helping verbs, which express the mode or manner of the actions indicated by the main verbs. In american english, must often sounds oldfashioned andor bossy its more natural in most cases to say have to as in you have to be at the airport at 9 not you must be at the airport at 9. Modal verbs 3 had better food for thought passive 1. Modal verbs quiz 1 modal verbs quiz 2 modals verbs quiz 3 drag and drop exercises. The baysitter neednt come tomorrow, ill stay home to look after the children. An overview of modal verb forms including simple modals, modal continuous forms, modal perfect forms, and modal perfect continuous forms. Perfect modal verbs exercise we use perfect modal verbs to speculate about the past. Modal verbs instructions for the teacher this grammar exercise is a supplement to the exercises of in charge 1, unit 5, pages 57 through 60. Fill in the blank with the passive voice of the verb in. Modal verbs can, could, may, might, should, must, would, will and shall are different from. As a warmup, discuss commercial limousines with your students. Boxes 86 and 87 in section 8e list the forms of these three verbs.
The most common auxiliary verbs are forms of be, have, and do. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. I have never been able to understand modal verbs in english. Past modals exercise 1 could have, should have, would have click here to return to the. Most of the verbs use haben as the auxiliary verb in perfekt. Modal verbs english online grammar exercises complete the sentences with the correct words. Modals of advice, necessity and obligation 1 choose the correct alternatives. Ive made this worksheet and have tried to be as clear and bried as possible.
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