Matching Pairs MODAL VERBSOnline version modal verbs and uses by raquel pm 1 You musn't make a noise during the exam. 2 We need to buy some batteries for our camera. 3 I was abroad on holiday at the time of the general election but I was able to vote by post. 4 She used to play with me in the playground when we were at school. 5 Bob ought to be more careful when he is driving: he is a real danger to pedestrians. 6 Marty can play the guitar better than anyone I know. 7 Pamela isn't at home and I know she works a lot. She must be at work. 8 He could be at a friend's house. 9 - May I use your computer? - Yes, you may. 10 You can use the toilet if you need to. 11 You must train very hard if you want to be a successful athlete 12 Can / could you close the door? 13 Can I help you? 14 My father can't drive but my grandmother can. 15 Shall I carry your bags? 16 I am not able to drive a lorry, only a car. 17 She was a gifted child and could read when she was only three years old. 18 You needn't give me back my camera until I go on holiday next month. uso: necesidad uso: posibilidad/ incertidumbre uso: ofrecerse uno mismo para hacer algo (formal) uso: habilidad, capacidad y conocimiento (pasado) uso: ausencia de habilidad, capacidad y conocimiento (presente) uso: permiso (dar permiso) uso: ausencia de obligación o necesidad uso: prohibición uso: recomendaciones, sugerencias, consejos, opiniones uso: obligación uso: pedir a otra persona que haga algo uso: habilidad, capacidad y conocimiento (pasado) SEMI-MODAL uso: hacer ofrecimientos uso: ausencia de habilidad, capacidad y conocimiento (presente) SEMI-MODAL uso: expresar hábitos y rutinas en el pasado uso: permiso (pedir permiso) uso: habilidad, capacidad y conocimiento (presente) uso: deducciones
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