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. Most grammars consider ought to a semimodal, that is, a verb that is in some ways like a modal and in other ways like a main verb. In the cambridge dictionary grammar, there is a good explanation of the difference between should and ought to. Modals rephrasing rewrite the following sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original. The answer shown as correct is the one that is expected in traditional grammar. 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. Common meanings of modal auxiliary verbs modal auxiliary verbs are followed by the base form of a verb to show certainty, necessity, or possibility. We might should must have an exam tomorrow, but im not certain. John always fails the tests, even though hes clever. Mixed modal verbs exercises intermediate level esl. General revision 1 express the following ideas by using modal verbs. The most commonly used modals are shall, should, will, would, can, could, may, might, must, ought to, used to, need and dare. 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. When i saw him, i might not cant couldnt remember his name.
Exercise 2 modal verbs solutions oxford university press. Verbs change form to indicate person, number, tense, voice, and mood. A complete the sentences with can, could, be able to. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Selection file type icon file name description size revision time user. Perfect modal verbs exercise we use perfect modal verbs to speculate about the past. My motorbike broke down in the middle of nowhere, but luckily ito. The main verb of a sentence is often preceded by one or more auxiliary or helping verbs, which together form a complete verb. I think mary is probably at home because the windows are open. Modals and the verbs that follow do not change form to indicate tense or take an s ending. Have a look at this table with the main modal auxiliary verbs and related expressions and functions. Modal verbs 3 had better food for thought passive 1. Select the modal that seems most appropriate for the situation described,and be prepared to explain your choice. Might may have she might may have bought a new car.
Doc modal verbs bachillerato teoria y ejercicios maria. In some questions more than one of the answer choices may be heard in current english. All modal auxiliary verbs can be used in the present, but only could, would, should. Its possible that jane will visit switzerland next year. All the auxiliary verbs except be, do and have are called modals. Below are three common grammatical structures where you will find modal verbs commonly used. Exercises for 1st and 2nd bachillerato rephrasing miscellaneous 1 rephrasing on conditionals, passives, reported. It was snowing so we can had to must wear our coats. A guess about something which happened in the past. Rewrite each sentence using a modal or modal perfect. Elementary intermediate advanced m006 modal verbs must, mustnt, dont have to, should, shouldnt, might, can. Can, could, may, might, must, have to, shall, should, will, would. Click the correct modal or modal form to fit the sentence.
All downloads are in pdf format and consist of a worksheet and answer sheet to check your results. Need to necessity we really needed to talk to you have to obligation susan had. It was a bad idea to park outside the train station. Modals are those helping verbs, which express the mode or manner of the actions indicated by the main verbs.
Modal verbs can, could, may, might, must, should, ought to,needn. C complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Exercises for 1st and 2nd bachillerato rephrasing miscellaneous 1 rephrasing on conditionals, passives, reported speech. 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.
English grammar verbs modal verbs the modal verbs are can, could, may, might, must, ought to, shall, should, will, and would. Most grammars consider ought to a semi modal, that is, a verb that is in some ways like a modal and in other ways like a main verb. In the above example, the answer will reveal what the subjects desire is in relation to the action. Modal verbs pdf worksheets english vocabulary and grammar. Using modal auxiliary verbs a verb is the part of speech that expresses action, condition, or being. They express modes such as ability, possibility, probability, permission, obligation, etc. 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. M003 can, cant, could, couldnt, be able to elementary. Modal verbs son verbos especiales con unas caracteristicas comunes. Modal verbs help us determine the relationship between the subject he and the activity to see a movie.
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