Can you still recall how modal verbs are used to express permission, obli
and prohibition? Let us check your knowledge on this as you identify the modals re
to in the pre-assessment below. Choose your answer from the box and write it
separate sheet of paper.
should
can
may
must
could
have to
can't
would
ought to
mustn't
1. It is a modal used to ask for and give permission. It means something is
allowed and be done.
2. It is used to express a firm obligation or necessity. It shows that the obligation
comes from the speaker.
3. It is used to show that a person is obliged to do something, usually from
outside force.
4. It is used to express recommendation or moral obligation; it is used in saying
what is right or correct or necessary. It is used when the speaker wants
to represent something as law or duty or regulation.
5. It is used to ask permission, is more formal than the modal can.
6. It is the most formal modal verb to ask for and give permission.
7. It is used to talk about something that is against the rules, particularly when
we don't make the rule.
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