Have to, must and should for obligation and advice exercises watch the video on our website and read the conversation between sophie and yu quan. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Grammarquizzes verb phrases verb groups modals could vs. When i was five or six, i do a handstand, but i now.
Can or should other english exercises on the same topic. Neither do the ones dealt with here, in these meanings, have a past form. A in general the usual restrictions on the use of modals remain valid. Use the words can can t could couldnt to complete the sentences. Bob swim but he when he was two years old steves younger sister surf, but he.
Six exercises for practicing can, could, will be able. Make note of the fact that verbs never change after can. In both british and american english, we use should to talk about obligations. Luke could have passed the exam if hed studied a bit more. They cannot be used with the willfuture, they have no infinitive, no toinfinitive, no ing form, and no past participle. In american english, must often sounds oldfashioned andor bossy its more. It is an exercise to practice different forms of the verb can. Substitute the phrase underlined for the should shouldnt or ought to oughtnt to structures both modals are possible in all answers even though there may be small differences in meaning. You you he can he cant she could she couldnt it it we we they they yes, no, i drive. Can could exercises may might must have to shall should will would mixed modals exercises had better home. Can, could, be able to ability and possibility test english. She could play the violin when she was three s was able to ma naged to. Can, could and would exercises watch the video and read the conversation between sophie and mei.
All downloads are in pdf format and consist of a worksheet and answer sheet to check your results. May 24, 2017 the modals would and should can both be used with first person pronouns i and we as the less definite form of will and shall. In general could is considered more polite or formal that can. Grammar worksheet all things grammar grammar focus should level intermediate answer key my notes 1. Can and could interactive and downloadable worksheet. Can means to be physically able to do something or to know how to do something. We were able to escape the fire circle the correct answer. Should expresses ones opinion on an action to take. Common meanings of modal auxiliary verbs with their present and past tense forms are as follows.
When i was smaller i could sleep all day, but now i cant. John would have called amy, but he didnt have her number. Can can t exercises 567 mustnt vs dont have to exercises 1 2 3 8910 must vs have to has to exercises 1 2 3 11. I might stop working i may buy a new car i can travel to new york 5. When the main clause is in the past tense, we need a past tense in the subordinate clause as well. Exercise on how to use should and ought to for strong probability. Use the words can cant could couldnt to complete the sentences. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. For all other verb forms infinitive, gerund, present perfect, etc. Could, should and would exercise s could options i could go to her party if i wanted to s should advice i should go to her party.
Last week it was sunny and we go swimming, but this week. Now i can watch television and understand what its saying. Can, could and to be able to exercise infinitive present past past participle to be able to can s could had the ability to been able to. If not, shell be upset s would ima gining i would go to her party if she invited me fill the gaps with could, sh oud or would. Choose the correct form of can, could, be able to affirmative or negative. She could have come to the restaurant if shed left work. You should see a doctor you ought to drink hot tea 6. Can cant exercises 567 mustnt vs dont have to exercises 1 2 3 8910 must vs have to has to exercises 1 2 3 11. Could should other english exercises on the same topic. We could visit the louvre we should go up the eiffel tower 2. English esl could worksheets most downloaded 110 results.
Basic modals exercise 1 for each sentence, choose the modal should, can, must that is most appropriate. Julian could play excellent golf when he was only ten. Elementary intermediate advanced m006 modal verbs must, mustnt, dont have to, should, shouldnt, might, can. Could expresses an idea or an option without imposing ones judgment of what is right to do. Home page grammar elementary cancould gap fill exercise. The most commonly used modals are shall, should, will, would, can, could, may, might, must, ought to, used to, need and dare. All modal auxiliary verbs can be used in the present, but only could, would, should, and might can be used in the past. Could is often used for offering ideas as possible solutions. If there are two auxiliaries in brackets, choose the correct one. Intermediate choose the more naturalsounding option. My late grandfather speak french and my father say a few words of spanish.
Modal verbs pdf worksheets english vocabulary and grammar. A collection of english esl can or could worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach about. You may be right, but i would still like to check 3. Can, could, may, might, should, oughtto, shall, will.
Use the correct form of can to complete each of these sentences. Wrapup by having students compare answers with classmates, and then choose one or two students to write their answers on the board. Modal verbs are a type of auxiliary verb which express the mood of another verb. Could you please give me the doctors telephone number. English esl can or could worksheets most downloaded 79. Note that should is not normally used with this meaning in american english. You must not cannot should not smoke in the kitchen 7. Six exercises for practicing can, could, will be able to. When the car broke down i was really pleased because i was able to solve the problem. Exercise on how to use can, could, may and might to ask permission or offer something. For exercises, you can reveal the answers first submit worksheet and print the page to have the exercise and the answers. Use a form of be able to only if a form of can or could is not possible.
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