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The Learning Studio> Spoken English Course> Week 5> 📘 Day 2– Modals Verbs

Modals vs. Non-Modals

  1. She walks to school.
    → She can walk to school.
    ➡️ Ability

  2. I eat vegetables daily.
    → I should eat vegetables daily.
    ➡️ Advice

  3. They play football.
    → They might play football today.
    ➡️ Possibility

  4. He drinks milk.
    → He must drink milk every day.
    ➡️ Necessity

  5. We go to the park.
    → We may go to the park later.
    ➡️ Permission

  6. She cooks dinner.
    → She ought to cook dinner.
    ➡️ Moral obligation

  7. I do my homework.
    → I could do my homework now.
    ➡️ Polite suggestion

  8. You read novels.
    → You can read novels.
    ➡️ Ability

  9. He watches the news.
    → He should watch the news daily.
    ➡️ Advice

  10. We water the plants.
    → We must water the plants regularly.
    ➡️ Strong obligation

  11. They help each other.
    → They can help each other.
    ➡️ Ability

  12. I clean my room.
    → I ought to clean my room.
    ➡️ Moral duty

  13. She answers questions.
    → She may answer the questions now.
    ➡️ Permission

  14. We listen to music.
    → We could listen to music now.
    ➡️ Suggestion

  15. He writes poems.
    → He might write a poem today.
    ➡️ Possibility

  16. I call my friend.
    → I should call my friend now.
    ➡️ Advice

  17. You close the door.
    → You must close the door quietly.
    ➡️ Necessity

  18. They draw pictures.
    → They can draw very well.
    ➡️ Ability

  19. She washes clothes.
    → She needs to wash clothes today.
    ➡️ Necessity

  20. We dance at parties.
    → We may dance at the event.
    ➡️ Permission

  1. I wake up early.
    → I should wake up early every day.
    ➡️ Advice

  2. He works at home.
    → He must work today.
    ➡️ Necessity

  3. She wears a uniform.
    → She has to wear a uniform.
    ➡️ Obligation

  4. They go to school.
    → They might go to school today.
    ➡️ Possibility

  5. We speak English.
    → We can speak English well.
    ➡️ Ability

  6. He sings songs.
    → He could sing for us now.
    ➡️ Polite suggestion

  7. You type fast.
    → You should type more slowly.
    ➡️ Advice

  8. I paint pictures.
    → I may paint one today.
    ➡️ Permission

  9. She makes tea.
    → She can make tea easily.
    ➡️ Ability

  10. We clean the house.
    → We must clean the house before guests come.
    ➡️ Necessity

  1. He shops online.
    → He might shop online later.
    ➡️ Possibility

  2. I talk a lot.
    → I should talk less in class.
    ➡️ Advice

  3. You open the box.
    → You could open the box now.
    ➡️ Polite suggestion

  4. They eat snacks.
    → They can eat some snacks now.
    ➡️ Ability

  5. She calls her mom.
    → She has to call her mom daily.
    ➡️ Obligation

  6. I drive to work.
    → I may drive to work today.
    ➡️ Permission

  7. He checks his mail.
    → He must check his mail daily.
    ➡️ Necessity

  8. We brush our teeth.
    → We ought to brush our teeth twice a day.
    ➡️ Moral duty

  9. You sing beautifully.
    → You can sing beautifully.
    ➡️ Ability

  10. I play chess.
    → I could play chess with you.
    ➡️ Polite offer

  1. He visits the library.
    → He might visit the library.
    ➡️ Possibility

  2. They laugh loudly.
    → They should laugh less during study time.
    ➡️ Advice

  3. She studies daily.
    → She must study for her test.
    ➡️ Necessity

  4. I take notes.
    → I can take notes quickly.
    ➡️ Ability

  5. We build models.
    → We may build a model today.
    ➡️ Permission

  6. You wear shoes.
    → You ought to wear shoes outside.
    ➡️ Moral duty

  7. He rides a bicycle.
    → He could ride his bicycle to school.
    ➡️ Suggestion

  8. I smile often.
    → I should smile more.
    ➡️ Advice

  9. She reads stories.
    → She can read stories fluently.
    ➡️ Ability

  10. We help our parents.
    → We must help our parents.
    ➡️ Strong obligation

  1. He plays guitar.
    → He can play guitar well.
    ➡️ Ability

  2. I answer questions.
    → I might answer some questions later.
    ➡️ Possibility

  3. You cook food.
    → You should cook healthy food.
    ➡️ Advice

  4. They clean desks.
    → They must clean the desks after class.
    ➡️ Obligation

  5. She teaches students.
    → She has to teach them grammar.
    ➡️ Necessity

  6. I solve puzzles.
    → I could solve puzzles quickly.
    ➡️ Ability

  7. He learns fast.
    → He can learn fast.
    ➡️ Ability

  8. We meet every Sunday.
    → We may meet this Sunday too.
    ➡️ Possibility

  9. They carry bags.
    → They should carry lighter bags.
    ➡️ Advice

  10. She greets guests.
    → She ought to greet guests nicely.
    ➡️ Moral duty

  1. I laugh at jokes.
    → I can laugh at jokes.
    ➡️ Ability

  2. He teaches English.
    → He must teach well.
    ➡️ Obligation

  3. You answer well.
    → You could answer that question.
    ➡️ Polite offer

  4. They bake cookies.
    → They may bake cookies today.
    ➡️ Possibility

  5. I feed my pet.
    → I should feed my pet now.
    ➡️ Advice

  6. She irons clothes.
    → She has to iron her clothes.
    ➡️ Obligation

  7. He locks the door.
    → He must lock the door.
    ➡️ Strong necessity

  8. We attend class.
    → We ought to attend class on time.
    ➡️ Moral duty

  9. You sharpen pencils.
    → You can sharpen pencils quickly.
    ➡️ Ability

  10. I greet my teacher.
    → I should greet my teacher politely.
    ➡️ Advice

  1. They play music.
    → They may play music at the party.
    ➡️ Permission

  2. He delivers letters.
    → He must deliver the letters on time.
    ➡️ Obligation

  3. I mop the floor.
    → I can mop the floor easily.
    ➡️ Ability

  4. We talk on the phone.
    → We might talk later tonight.
    ➡️ Possibility

  5. You drive safely.
    → You should drive more safely.
    ➡️ Advice

  6. She wears a mask.
    → She must wear a mask in public.
    ➡️ Necessity

  7. He checks homework.
    → He has to check homework today.
    ➡️ Duty

  8. I water the garden.
    → I may water the garden now.
    ➡️ Permission

  9. You answer questions.
    → You can answer all questions well.
    ➡️ Ability

  10. They clean the board.
    → They should clean the board after class.
    ➡️ Advice

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