9. Modal verbs. Pag. 66

Question 1

Ability

Answer 1

Can, be able to

Pistas:
Knows how
Has the ability

Example: Due to the fact that all the time I spent studying, I could pass the exam.

Question 2

Possibility

Answer 2

May, Might, Could
Past: may/might/could + have + pp

Pistas:
Perhaps, maybe, Likely, I am not sure

Example: It may likely be going to visit my friend Oscar in NY this summer.

She might come to the party if she finishes her work on time. (Ella podría…)

We could go to the movies this weekend if you want. ( Podríamos ir al cine…)

Question 3

Advice

Answer 3

Should, Ought to , had better (stronger)
Past: should + have + pp
Ought to + have + pp

Past:
It was wrong, I was folish of you, it was a bad idea, it was careless, it was a mistake

Pistas:
If I were you, It is advisable, I think, be supposed to

Example: If you wish to watch the match, you had better finish your task before it starts.

Question 4

Obligation

Answer 4

Must (personal)
Have to (general)

Pistas:
It is compulsory
You are obliged.

Example: We have to tidy up the kitchen before our parents go back,

Question 5

Prohibition

Answer 5

Musn’t

Pistas:
It is prohibited
It is banned
It is not allowed
It is forbidden

Example: Employees must not use their personal devices to avoid informatic issues.

Question 6

Lack of obligation

Answer 6

Don’t have to
Needn’t

Past:
Didn’t have to
Needn’t have + pp

Pistas:
It is not necessary
It was not necessary

Example: You don’t have to attend the meeting if you have other commitments.

Question 7

Logical deduction (positivo)

Answer 7

Must
Past: must+have+pp

Pistas:
I am certain
I am sure
Be bound to

Example: She must be at the office since her car is parked in front of the building

Question 8

Logical deduction (-)

Answer 8

Can’t
Past: can’t+have+pp

Pistas:
I am certain
I am sure
It is not possible

Example: He can’t be at the party; I just saw him at the coffee shop.

Question 9

Permission

Answer 9

Can, may (formal), be allowed

Pistas:
Let, have permission, please, beg, be allowed

Example: You may leave the table once you finish your meal.

Question 10

Suggestion

Answer 10

Shall (interrogativa I/we)
Would you like

Pistas:
Lets, How about + v(ing), do you feel like, fancy, why don’t you, would rather

Example: Shall we go for a walk in the park this afternoon?

You should try the new Italian restaurant; I’ve heard great things about it.