one-word modals
can
could
should
may
would
might
must
will

shall - not common word

two-word modals
have to
had better
ought to
used to

three-word modals
have got to
be able to
be supposed to


SUBJECT + MODAL + VERB

She might get a new job.
He has to get a new job.
The little kid can't get a new job.
The old man isn't able to get a new job.

DICTATION
1. walk
You should walk about 20 minutes per day in order to stay fit.

2. work
I can't work tomorrow because I have a doctor's appointment.

3. go
She can't go to the party, but he can.

4. post
Maria posted a message to Facebook and she got fifty Likes.

5. study
Joe has to study for his chemistry test if he wants to get a good score.

6. show
Cirque de Soleil is a great show; however, tickets can be very expensive.
He might show us his science project if he has time.

7. play / place
Jessica can play (the) flute very well, so she sells a lot of CDs.
The little girl could play the harp very well even though it looked too big for her to be able to hold it up. HIGHER LEVEL SENTENCE

8. watch
You ought to watch Discovery Channel if you like to learn new things.
You can watch the ducks swim in the pond in QE Park if you want to relax.

9. manage
The young man can't manage the six children, so he has to get help from his sister.
The supervisor is able to manage two restaurants, but she has to work long hours.

10. read
You have got to read the instructions when you buy a new butane torch.


flashlight
barbecue lighter
matches
sparklers