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