EF2/3 Modal sentences

one-word modals

can

could

may

might

must

should

will

would

subject + modal + verb (infinitive without ‘to’)

catch

“The dog can catch a Frisbee in his mouth.”

go

“Maria might go to the Vancouver Jazz Festival.”

Practice sentences

1. eat

Jon should eat something before he goes to work.

Would you prefer to eat a hotdog or a burger?

2. sleep

I couldn't sleep well last night.

You should go to sleep at the same time every night.

If I were you, I would go to sleep earlier.

3. walk

The old man couldn't walk quickly.

The old man couldn't walk without his cane.

4. read

Students must read many English books.

If I can read English stories, I will be a better speaker.

5. take

You can take the bus to the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal.

6. run

The little boy can run as fast as his older sister.

   She is as tall as her mother (is).

She is taller than her mother (is).

I will complete my work as soon as I can.

7.play

My cousin could play piano very well because she practiced a lot every day.

I used to play basketball every day when I lived in the Philippines.

8. borrow

You can borrow my car, but please don't drive to Mexico.

You can borrow my car, but please be careful.

9. watch

I must watch a movie about living underwater because it is my homework.

10. teach

I can't teach my children anything because they won't listen to me.

We must teach our children to have respect for all people. Especially, we must teach our sons to have respect for women.

Quiz

1. can park

The kids can go to the park if they want.

2. might school

Margaret might not go to school next week.

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