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May I borrow your pencil? - Modals
This worksheet is an introduction to the use of modals for permission, asking for a favor, suggestions, etc. It presents a short dialogue you can roleplay, some identification exercises and a fill-in.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-12
Type: worksheet

 


 
Can / can�t
This worksheet contains some exercises to practise CAN and CAN�T.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
Modal verbs of deduction and speculation-practice
WS to practice modal verbs for their different uses (I�ve uploaded a WS where modals are explained and their original use is compared with their use for deduction and speculation, this is a follow up 2). Enjoy.
Level: advanced
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Modal verbs game
A fun way to practice modal verbs and semi-modal constructions, such as: can, muust, should, be permitted, be allowed etc. You need a copy of the worksheet and two dice per group. One dice is for modals, the other for the place/situation. Ss roll the dice and build a sentence about a given place with the right modal verbs. Enjoy :)
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
must-can-have to-don�t have to
definition of the modals can-must-have to and practise some activities
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-16
Type: worksheet

 


 
What can we do?
ss will match the pictures with the abilities of famous cartoon characters in the pictures....enjoy... .....
Level: elementary
Age: 10-12
Type: worksheet

 


 
Modal verbs : Must
Modal verbs : Must
Level: elementary
Age: 10-12
Type: worksheet

 


 
Make sentences with a game
Here is a game of my invention to use (for the most) "can", "can�t","(not) be able to","(not) be used to" (and more if you like) in a funny way. 3 elements are given and the players have to build coherent sentences with them. So imagination and coherence are sollicited to memorize grammatical structures and vocabulary. Good fun !
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Do you have to Go FIsh
This is a go fish game for practicing the modal "have to" along with household chores vocabulary. Complete set with instructions.
Level: elementary
Age: 7-100
Type: activity-card

 


 
Permission/Ability : Can / Can�t
This worksheet aims to consolidate the use of the modals can/can�t.See my second worksheet on modals : should/shouldn�t.Her e is the link : http://www.eslpri ntables.com/printabl e.asp?id=123445#thet op
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Be a fit kid (26-07-08)
It�s a reading. you can teach your pupils how to give advice and how to express their opinions. The source is mentioned so you can go back there if you want more information on the subject
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Ability: can, could and be able to
this is a worksheet that talks about the modals of can, could and be able to, it comes with a little explication and two exercises, hope you enjoy it!
Level: intermediate
Age: 7-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
song "Should I stay or should I go" by The Clash
Activities to go with the song "Should I stay or should I go", excellent to work with modal verbs and giving advice. Fully editable, enjoy! :)
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
Can do!
See the picture and fill the blanks.
Level: elementary
Age: 6-12
Type: worksheet

 


 
MODAL VERBS 1 out of 3
general features + can/could
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: grammar-guide

 

 


Modal Verbs and second conditional (Achievers B1 Unit 5)

Level: elementary
Age: 11-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Modal verbs Part 1
Further Ahead, workshop handout
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Should
This PPT has example sentences and relevant pictures about the modal �should�.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


can ability
can ability
Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


MODALS OR AUXILIARY VERBS
iN THIS POWERPOINT YOU WILL LEARN THE FORM AND USES OF MODALS
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


cOULD FOR POLITE REQUESTS
Short slide presentation to reinforce content (polite requests)
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Past Modals
PPS designed to review MODALS and to present and provide some oral practice on PAST MODALS.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


MODALS
I hope you find it useful!
Level: elementary
Age: 9-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


should
health and what should you do
Level: elementary
Age: 8-10
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Modal verbs
This ppt is very good for you teach and learn modal verb
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


business idioms
some terms and idioms
Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


what can they do?
My pupils must wuite what jane and marco can or can�t do or speak it aloud, depending on the skills I want to work with.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


had better in context
�t �s a good context for teaching had better.
Level: elementary
Age: 12-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


had better mean�ngful drill
It is a meaningful drill for elementary students to teach had better.It is enjoyable and also informative.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Modals in the present and past (should, may, might, could, must)
This power point contains a very simple way of explaining the meaning and form of modals in the present and in the past. I hope it is useful.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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