Question

Look at the following pair of sentences. Underline the modals and discuss why each one in the sentence.e.g.

I must not take those pills.(I'm not allowed)
I need not take those pills.(It is not compulsory, but I may if I wish)

1.a) I can't go to the meeting because I'm not a member.
b)I needn't go to the meeting if I don't wish to.
2. a) I can swim a length of the pool.
b)I can swim in the pool on Saturdays.
3. a)You ought to get a nice present for her.
b) You have to get a nice present for her.
4.a)Can I go to the toilet?
b)May I be excused?
5.a) I may come tomorrow if I have the time.
b)I might come tomorrow but it's going to be difficult

Answer 1

1.a) I'm not allowed
b) I don't have the willing to do that
2.a)I am capable of doing this
b)I am allowed to
3.a) you are suposed to get a nice present
b) you are not allowed to buy an ugly present
4.a)Do I have permission
b) I have an emergency
5.a)I am allowed and i want to
b)it s possible that i come tomorrow