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Should Shouldn�t - Must Mustn�t - Have to - Don�t have to
Another worksheet to learn how to use should shouldn�t etc. Hope you can use it.
Level: elementary
Age: 9-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Revision grammar
A Grammar revision worksheet deals with functions of different modals:may,might,cou ld and can,as practice of tag questions,comparativ es,superlatives,agre ement and disagreement and finally the plural form.the correction is provided ,hope you�ll find it useful.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
You MUST be freezing, George! * Different uses of must
A simple worksheet to explain and practise the uses of the modal "must" (obligation, logical conclusion, strong necessity) and also its negative forms ("needn�t" and "can�t"). An answer key is provided. Except for the first sentence ("You must be freezing, George"), all the sentences are editable. Enjoy your weekend!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
ADVICE
Here you have some advice for your students. Hugs, Ana :-))
Level: elementary
Age: 10-14
Type: worksheet

 


 
True Survival Stories + Modals of Ability
Four true survival stories, each with many multiple choice options for students to practice ability modals and expressions. How these people survived after becoming lost at sea, without a parachute, after a camping trip gone very wrong, and after a plane crash, is sure to interest all readers... Companion worksheet to "Shipwreck Survival" id=422206...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Must � obligation vs. prohibition � rules � examples � exercises � B&W version � teacher�s handout with keys � 3 pages � editable
A worksheet for students to understand the use and formation and to practice �must� (negative and affirmative). The B&W version and the teacher�s handout with keys are included. Completely editable / correctable, hope you can use it. Thanks for downloading and have a nice day!
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Who says that? - CAN/CAN�T (B&W and KEY included)
A worksheet to practise modal verbs (CAN). Students have to complete the sentences with CAN or CAN�T and the correct verb in the list. Then match them to the pictures. B&W version and KEY included. Thanks for all your comments. Hugs mada :)
Level: elementary
Age: 9-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Modal Verbs Exercises
A worksheet that contains 3 types of exercises to practice the modal verbs! I hope you find it useful. Have a great day! :)
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Be careful part 2
This is the second part of "You must/mustn�t/Don�t/B e careful" part 2 + pronunciation & spelling activities!
Level: elementary
Age: 9-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
CAN / CAN�T (4)
Students unscramble the words and write sentences using I can/I can�t. Here is the key to the unscrambling activity (it will also be included in part 5): climb a mountain, draw a picture, swim in the sea, run very fast, knit a scarf, pull a rope, push a car, fish in a pond, shoot very well, sing a song, sail a sailing boat, read a book.
Level: elementary
Age: 7-12
Type: worksheet

 


 
Can/ Can�t
Exercises using can: affirmative, negative and interrogative forms.
Level: elementary
Age: 7-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
MODAL VERB: CAN
Five exercises to practise the modal verb �can�. Hope you find it useful. Have a nice day!
Level: elementary
Age: 6-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
MAKING SUGGESTIONS
Worksheet for young learners to practice suggestions; especially SHOULD. Students write or match suggestions and then number the pictures. I hope they find it useful. Thanks for your kind comments. Have a nice weekend! Duygu
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-14
Type: worksheet

 


 
can could can�t couldn�t
Read story fill gaps with modals of ability. (can,could,can�t couldn�t)
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Might / Must / should
Pre intermediate level. Introducing modals. Grammar notes and exercise. I hope you find it useful. Have a nice day :)
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 

 


Probabilities & Speculations
Here you have a short explanation about the use of these modal verbs and some examples. (MAY / MIGHT / COULD / CAN�T & MUST)
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


would rather/ had better
you can use slides to present the topic
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


MODALS (Part 2)
This is the final part of Modals. A complete chart will follow. Thanks for dowloading.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-12
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


should- shouldn�t game part 1
should- shouldn�t game
Level: elementary
Age: 9-10
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Modal verbs

Level: intermediate
Age: 3-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


should/shouldn�t
It helps students give advice to somebody.
Level: intermediate
Age: 7-11
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


help wanted
A traditional board game. When a student lands on a problem, he/she needs to give some advice using should/shouldn�t/oug ht to/If I were you, I would... etc. Hope you like it!
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Can they swim?
It�s usefull to work with the modal verb can. Here you can do a series of activities even a game you can play with your students. Enjoy
Level: elementary
Age: 9-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


GIVING ADVICE ON ECOLOGY
THIS EXERCISE IS USEFUL TO PRACTICE THE USE OF SHOULD AND SHOULDN�T WHEN GIVING ADVICE IN ORDER NOT TO POLLUTE THE ENVIRONMENT. KEY: 1) RIDE A BIKE - 2) SHOPPING BAGS - 3) RECYCLE - 4) RECYCLING BIN
Level: elementary
Age: 8-12
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Supermodals of deduction
A slightly different way of presenting modals of deduction - as superhero verbs. These supermodals then have to solve puzzles and crimes. I hope you find it enjoyable!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


modal verbs
Modal verbs depicted in a traffic light as an example of the communicative level.
Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


english class rules
the use of must, mustn�t, can, can�t for the explanation of classroom rules
Level: elementary
Age: 7-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


What do you want?

Level: elementary
Age: 10-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


GIVING ADVICE_AILMENTS_SHOU LD
SITUATION: GIVING ADVICE VOCABULARY: AILMENTS GRAMMAR: SHOULD This ppt. is aimed to help our students to learn, understand and PRACTICE the use of SHOULD through situations of ailments and pains. At the end students will not only give advice but also show concern and sympathy in the situational conversations. Reme mber that language is not mea...
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


SHOULD COULD AND WOULD
This isn�t an original lesson of mine, but I found it useful to explain the diference of these modal verbs, perfect tense included. So I decided to create a power point in order to have a handy resource in class.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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