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—n__r_ 5’ = Modal verbs Modal verbs tell us the speaker's mood or opinion. Must is used îo show whaî is necessary: è You must renew your passport. and what is probably true: e Hasn't she come to school? She must be ill. Mustn't shows what is forbidden or not allowed: ® You mustn't talk during the exam. Can is used when asking for something, or to show what people are able to do: e Canl have the salt, please? è She can speak five languages. or when offering to help: e / can do your shopping for you. May/Might show that something is possible in the futuro: ® It may rain tonight. and are used when asking for something: = May! leave now? * She might pass the exam, but | don't think so. * He ought to be more polite. Ought to/Should show what the speaker thinks is the correct thing to do or say: ® You should tell him at once. Note that do/did are not used in questions or negatives with these verbs & Match the statements - You really must work Yes, that's what the doctor or questions with the harder. suggests. responses. Use each item 2 It's strange, Liz isn't here B He might, but 1 don't only once. yet. think so. 3 I can help, if vou like. C Oh, all right, but keep bim on a lead. 4 May Iborrow your iron? D IpromiseTwil]l, 5 I wonder it he']l get the job. E That's kind of you. 6 You mustn't go in there! F Why not? What's inside? 7 Can we bring the dog? G Of course — here it is. 8 She oughi Lo stay in hed. H Yes, we've done enough. 9 Can you drive? T She must be on her way. 10 1 think we should stop now. J. Yes, Pve had a licence since T was eighteen. B Complete the sentences, 1 You park right outside the hospital entrance. You"ll be in using one ot the following the way. modal verbs: 2 He's very busy at the moment, but he come to the pariy. can may mustn't _ vi na should cught 3 You really stop worrying about your brothers . 4 Excuse me, but you to be more careful with that knife. 5 I have the results as soon as possible, please? 25