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Modal Verbs Conversation

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think a “modal verbs conversation” will sound like?
What kinds of places or activities do you expect to hear about in this video?
What rules or polite requests might people say in a conversation like this?

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Modal Verbs Conversation

Making pizza: rules, advice, and safety (00:00 – 01:55)

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1. What should the person wear to help in the kitchen?

A scarf
An apron
Gloves
A helmet

2. Why shouldn’t the person slice the onion?

It will make the pizza taste bad
It is too hard to cut
Their eyes may burn and tears may run down their face
The onion is not ready

3. How long shouldn’t they bake the pizza for?

More than 20 minutes
More than 10 minutes
More than 5 minutes
More than 15 minutes

Modal Verbs Conversation

Park trip: permission, ability, and warnings (01:55 – 03:36)

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1. What does the person ask to be passed during the meal?

Water
Salt
Bread
Ketchup

2. What can the person take to the park?

A scooter and a helmet
A kite and a ball
A bike and roller skates
A skateboard and a backpack

3. What might happen if someone drinks water from that fountain?

They might get sick
They might get stronger
They might get sleepy
They might get cold

Modal Verbs Conversation

Ice cream shop and playground: polite requests and rules (03:36 – 05:45)

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1. How many single cones of ice cream does the person ask for?

One
Four
Three
Two

2. Why shouldn’t the person eat so much ice cream?

It is too expensive
It will melt too fast
They can get a sore throat
It tastes bad

3. What mustn’t the child do with the cone/rubbish?

Give it to a friend
Wash it in the fountain
Put it in a bag
Throw rubbish on the ground

Modal Verbs Conversation

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1. Which modal verb is used most to talk about rules/obligations in the video?

could
must
would
might

2. Which phrase is used to ask for permission politely?

It must be…
May I…?
I must…
You shouldn’t…

3. In this video, what is the main purpose of using modal verbs?

To tell jokes
To describe weather
To talk about the past only
To give permission, advice, and rules

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Modal Verbs Conversation

In the kitchen, what rules do you think people must follow to stay safe? Use “must/mustn’t.”
What are polite ways to ask for help or permission? Make 2-3 examples with “can I…?” and “may I…?”
Do you think you should bring drinks or snacks to a park? Why or why not? Use “should/shouldn’t.”
What playground rules are important for children? Use “mustn’t” and “may/might” (for possible danger).