Question

UNDERLINE THE CORRECT MODAL VERB, THEN EXPLAIN ITS USE.
1. Excuse me, will/could you tell me how to get to Oxford street, please?.......................
2. You needn't/shouldn't pick up the children from school, I'm leaving work today so I can do it. ........................
3. The doctor said I can't/mustn't eat too much red meat. .......................
4. He's got a terrible toothache. He really should/could go to the dentist. ......................
5. I mustn't/might go out tonight, of I finish this project. ..................
6. You must/ought to wear a helmet when you ride a motorbike, it's against the law not to. ..................
9. Ypu might/may vorrow my new earring, as long as you don't lose them.
10. You shouldn't/can't have eaten so many sweets. No wonder you have gpt stomachache! .................

Answer 1

1. Could (ai putea?), will (vei...)

2. shouldn't

3. can't

4. Should

5. might (poate)

6. must (trebuie)

7. (nu este)

8. (nu este)

9. might

10. shouldn't (nu ar fi trebuit)

Answer 2

1. will you tell me - expressed a kind request
2. you needn't pick the children - there is no necessity
3. I mustn't eat too much red meat - expresses prohibition
4. he should go to the dentist - expresses advice
5. I mustn't go out - expresses strong recommendation
6. you must wear a helmet - expresses strong recommendation
9. You may borrow - expresses permission
10. you shouldn't have eaten - expresses advice