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Exercise NF-4c1: recognising modal verbs
Watch the video about modal verbs
Use headphones as not to disturb your classmates
Match the questions on the left with the responses on the right
Check the answer key below once done
Questions
Should we bring some snacks for the trip?
Could you help me with my homework later?
Can I use your phone to call my mom?
Would you like to go to the movies tonight?
Should I wear a jacket today?
Might we have a test tomorrow?
Can we meet at 3 p.m. instead?
Could I borrow a pen, please?
Responses
A. Sure, you can use it. Here you go!
B. That sounds great! I would love to go!
C. Yes, we might, so it’s good to study just in case.
D. Yes, I could. Just let me know what time you need help.
E. Definitely! It could be cold outside.
F. Of course, here’s a pen.
G. Good idea—we should bring some snacks to share.
H. No problem, 3 p.m. works for me.
Answer key
Answer key
G
D
A
B
E
C
H
F
Exercise NF-4c2: Half-Completed Sentences
Complete each sentence using a modal verb that best fits the meaning.
Write your answers on your whiteboard
For examples:
You ___ try the new restaurant in town! It's amazing! (should)
I ___ help you with your homework if you need it. (can)
Sentences:
If you want to succeed in school, you ___ study regularly.
In case it rains later, we ___ bring an umbrella.
You ___ call your parents to let them know you arrived safely.
To improve your English, you ___ try practicing speaking every day.
She’s very busy, but she ___ join us if she finishes early.
You ___ stay home if you’re not feeling well.
There ___ be a lot of traffic this evening, so let’s leave early.
If you have a question, you ___ ask for help.
When in a library, people ___ talk quietly.
If we finish early, we ___ go for a coffee.
Exercise NF-4c3: Improved What would you do? (this is your exit ticket!)
In groups of 2-4, write questions and answers where you use modal verbs
For example:
If you could eat any food in the world, what would you eat and why?
If I could eat any food in the world, I would eat ...
Here's another example
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would travel to ... because ...
Make sure that you use modal verbs in the ask questions to keep the conversation going. Your part of the conversation is your exit ticket.
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