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