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MODAL VERBS
I Read the grammar guide carefully. Match the information about the modal verb ‘can’,
▪ EXPRESS ABILITY on the left, with the pictures on the right. Write the correct number.
Affirmative:
Can you meet me
Frogs can jump high. at the corner?
Not again! I told Is it true that dogs can
Negative: you, you can’t only see in black and
Frogs can’t sing. watch cat videos! white?
Interrogative:
Can frogs fly? No, they can’t.
▪ EXPRESS POSSIBILITY
Can you see me tonight?
▪ EXPRESS PERMISSION II Complete with the information from the grammar guide. Then translate.
Can I go to the concert?
-Yes, you can./No, you can’t.
1 You should visit your uncle. He misses you. ……………………………
2 We must recycle to save the planet! ……………………………
3 Meg has to clean her room. It’s a mess! ……………………………
4 You mustn’t smoke in this building. ……………………………
▪ EXPRESS OBLIGATION
5 Kim doesn’t have to study. He’s a genius! ……………………………
You must wear a helmet when
you ride a motorbike. 6 You can buy milk in the corner shop. ……………………………
7 Can I use your laptop, please? ……………………………
8 Do I have to come to the meeting? ……………………………

……………………………
▪ EXPRESS PROHIBITION 9 You really shouldn’t smoke.
You mustn’t shout in the library.
……………………………
10 Not all birds can fly.
III Circle the correct option.

▪ EXPRESS ADVICE/OPINION 1 You can’t / don’t have to water the flowers because it is raining.
You should go to the doctor. 2 We must / mustn’t hurry. I don’t want to be late again.
You look ill.
3 Tim must / doesn’t have to go to school tomorrow because it’s Sunday.
4 Can / should you help me with my homework, please?
5 I must / can’t go out tonight. I’m babysitting my little cousins.
▪ EXPRESS OBLIGATION/NECESSITY 6 You shouldn’t / mustn’t listen to music on your mp3 player when you drive a car.
Affirmative:
I have to clean the kitchen. It’s dirty! IV Complete the missing letters to form modal verbs.
Tim has to be home by eight.
Negative:
1
You don’t have to clean the kitchen. 2 3 4
I have already done it. Bill, stop bothering
the nice man.
Meg doesn’t have to be home by six.
Her parents are generous.
Interrogative:
Do we have to wear a dress?
-No, it’s not a formal party.
Does she have to travel by bus?

-No, she can walk there. 1 Penguins __ __ __ ’ t fly, or __ __ __ they?
2 Look, I know we __ __ __ __ __ d help them but m __ __ __ we do THAT?
3 Yes, I __ __ __ ! I just __ __ __ __ t __ be faster.
4 Dogs __ __ __ __ __ ’__ travel in public transports.
She can speak six languages.
They couldn't dance very well.
Can I go to the concert? Yes, you can.

Could I leave early tonight? No, you couldn’t.
You may use your mobiles now.
You can’t eat in the class.

You mustn’t smoke in this building.
We must recycle to save the planet!
You have to do homework until Thursday.
You don’t have to wear uniforms in your school.

He doesn’t have to wash the dishes. I’ve already done it.
You must see a doctor.

You shouldn’t eat so much chocolate.
I. Write the correct modal verb:
1. I ride a bike. I always fall off.
a. may not b. can’t c. don’t have to
2. You look sick, you see a doctor.
a. should b. can c. may
3. Remember, you are in a library. You speak loudly.
a. must b. mustn’t c. don’t have to
4. Don’t forget to take an umbrella. It rain later.
a. may not b. can’t c. might
5. We chew gum in class.
a. shouldn’t b. must c. don’t have to
6. You make pancakes. I’ve already made some.
a. may not b. can’t c. don’t have to
7. Students take exams twice a year.
a. can b. must c. may
8. Sorry, I come yesterday.
a. didn’t have to b. can’t c. couldn’t
9. Students borrow up to four books at a time.
10. You really smoke.
11. Tim go to school tomorrow. It’s Sunday.
12. you help me with my homework, please?
13. I go out tonight. I’m babysitting my little cousins.
14. We hurry. I don’t want to be late again.
15. you play swim as a child? No, I .
16. He speak Spanish fluently. He’s been there for only a week.
17. She’s got plenty of time, so she hurry.
18. You leave now if you wish.
19. you open the window a bit, please?
20. you play the guitar?
21. You practice more if you want to take part in the marathon.
22. You say things like that to your sister.
Has or Have to?
Complete the sentences using have to or has to:
1. She _____ walk the dog.

2. I _____ study for my exam.
3. We _____ clean the car.
4. My mum _____ go shopping.
5. Emma and Danilo _____ tidy the kitchen.
6. Callum _____ pack his bag.
7. Jonathan's dad _____ go to work.
8. You _____ take a shower.
9. The class _____ water the plants.
10. The teacher _____ correct our exams.
Don't or doesn't?
Complete the sentence with the correct negative form, don't
or doesn't:
1. My neighbour _____ have to work on Sundays.

2. The cat _____ have to sleep at night.
3. He _____ have to go to school at the weekend.
4. Mei and Kaleb _____ have to cook today.
5. Jenna _____ have to make the bed.
6. Luca _____ have to clean the floor.
7. The students _____ have to wear a school uniform.
8. My friend _____ have to walk to school.
9. These people _____ have to play football.
10. She _____ have to take her English book today.

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MODAL VERBS

8 Do I have to come to the meeting? ……………………………

III Circle the correct option.

Does she have to travel by bus?

Can I go to the concert? Yes, you can.

You can’t eat in the class.

We must recycle to save the planet!

You have to do homework until Thursday.

You don’t have to wear uniforms in your school.

You must see a doctor.

1. She _____ walk the dog.

1. My neighbour _____ have to work on Sundays.

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