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Modal Verbs | How To Use Modal Verbs in English

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Warm-up Questions

Which modal verbs do you already use often (can, could, should, must, will, would, might, may, shall)?
In your opinion, which is harder: using modals for ability/permission, or for advice/obligation?
What do you hope to learn from a video called “How To Use Modal Verbs in English”?

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Modal Verbs | How To Use Modal Verbs in English

Ability, polite requests, and permission (can/could/may) (00:00 – 04:41)

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1. Which structure does the speaker say is correct after a modal verb?

modal + base verb
modal + -ing form
modal + infinitive (to + verb)

2. What does the speaker use “could” for (besides past ability)?

A stronger form of “must”
A future plan
A polite form of “can”

3. Why is “May you open the window, please?” described as not natural?

Because “may” cannot be used for permission
Because questions cannot use modal verbs
Because “may” is not used with the subject “you” to ask for permission; “could” is preferred

Modal Verbs | How To Use Modal Verbs in English

Possibility, obligation, lack of obligation, and prohibition (04:41 – 08:56)

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1. What does the speaker say about how certain “might” and “could” are (for possibility)?

There is no general agreement; it depends on the speaker
They always mean the same as “will”
They always mean exactly 50% chance

2. What is the meaning of “don’t have to” in the lesson?

Lack of obligation
Prohibition
Strong obligation

3. Which spelling does the speaker say is correct?

cannot (one word)
can not (two words)
cannott (double t)

Modal Verbs | How To Use Modal Verbs in English

Advice, shall, will/would, and the final quiz (08:56 – 14:23)

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1. How does the speaker describe “ought to” in modern English?

Not used in modern English (the speaker rarely uses it)
Very common in everyday speech
Only used for legal obligations

2. According to the speaker, what is the main modern use of “shall”?

To describe past ability
To suggest leaving a place (e.g., “shall we go?”)
To make strong promises

3. What does the speaker use “would” for when talking about the past?

Past permission
Past certainty
Past habitual actions (repeated actions)

Modal Verbs | How To Use Modal Verbs in English

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1. What is one key idea about modal verbs emphasized in the lesson?

One modal can have different meanings depending on context
Modals are conjugated differently for every subject
Modal verbs are only used for the future

2. Which pair matches the lesson’s meaning best?

might = promise; will = possibility
must = obligation; can’t = prohibition
can’t = lack of obligation; don’t have to = prohibition

3. Which is the correct word order for a question with a modal?

Modal + subject + base verb
Base verb + modal + subject
Subject + modal + base verb

Discussion Questions

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Modal Verbs | How To Use Modal Verbs in English

Which modal verb do you find most confusing, and why (can/could, may, must/have to, should, will/would)?
Think of two rules at your school/work: one obligation and one prohibition. Which modals would you use to explain them?
Do you think “must” sounds too strong in your culture/language? When would you choose “have to” instead?
Create a short dialogue (4–6 lines) that includes: a polite request, a piece of advice, and a promise.