Unit 7 Flashcards
Which modal verb denotes the ability of the subject to perform
an action or to request permission to
perform an action
Can
Which modal verb denotes the surety of an action taking
place or the assurance of the subject to
perform a particular action
Will
Which modal verb denotes the probability of an action taking
place or to request permission to perform
an action
May
Which modal verb denotes the strong obligation or necessity
for the subject to do or not do an action
Must
Which modal verb denotes the surety of an action taking
place or the assurance of the subject to
perform a particular action
Shall
Which modal verb denotes the ability of the subject to
perform an action or an offer made
by the subject to perform an action
Could
Which modal verb shows politeness when requesting or
asking if an action can be done by
the subject.
Would
Which modal verb denote the probability of an action
taking place or to make
suggestions
Might
Which modal verb denotes the necessity of an action
to be done by the subject
Should
Which modal verb denotes the obligation of the
subject to perform a particular
action
Ought to
Related verbs for ability:
be/was able to, managed to
Related verb for advice:
‘d better
Related verbs for obligation:
Have to, required to,
supposed to, need to
Related verbs for permission:
allowed to, permitted to, let.
