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SUMMARY OF MODAL VERBS (B&W VERSION INCLUDED)
Worksheet to learn/study the different uses of modal verbs. It can be used as a classroom poster. I hope you like it and find it useful. Have a nice evening/day. Hugs!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
must or have to
It is a useful worksheet on MUST-HAVE TO and MUSTN�T-DON�T HAVE TO. You�ll find both grammar guide and also fill in exercises. Hope you like it :)
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Modal Verbs (1)
This worksheet contains all modal verbs. KEY INCLUDED. Students first choose the right modal verb from the bubble to make complete sentences. Then they fill in the gaps (a dialogue)with a suitable modal. They complete another dialogue and, finally, they match sentences to the right meaning. Have a wonderful Sunday! Hugs, mena:)))
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
CAN or CAN�T - abilities *2 pages, 8 tasks*
Some exercises to practise CAN with beginners. Talking about abilities, including gap filling, answering questions, correcting mistakes, putting the words in order to make sentences. Followed by a short writing and drawing exercise. Hope U find it useful. Have a nice Sunday!
Level: elementary
Age: 7-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Modal Verbs: systematisation and exercises
It is a workksheet on Modal Verbs: firstly it has the systematisation, explaining the usage of modals, and then there are some rephrasing exercises.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Should & Shouldn�t
This worksheet is about the use of should & shouldn�t. It includes several exercises on their use. I added a black version. Answer key is included. I hope you like it.
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Modals for ability, logical conclusion, necessity, obligation, permission, possibility, prohibition and requests.
Complete with the suitable modal verbs; choose the correct meaning; rephrase the sentences using suitable modal verbs. Key included.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Can, Can�t, Could, or Couldn�t (2)
This worksheet includes an exercise to practice the use of can, can�t, could and couldn�t. Answer key is included. You can find part 1 at this link: http://www.es lprintables.com/prin table.asp?id=204340# thetop I hope you like it.
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Can - Can�t
This is a worksheet about Can - Can�t (ability), it contains 6 exercises and the answer key. Hope you like it!!
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Giving advice
Giving advice Cards. Take a card and give your advice. Teacher�s notes are included.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: activity-card

 


 
MODAL VERBS - 3 (KEY included)
Simple exercises to practice common modal verbs.*can-can�t*mus t-mustn�t*should-sho uldn�t*have to-don�t have to*would-wouldn�t*ca n�t be-must be*could-couldn�t*ne edn�t-needn�t have*can�t have been-must have been first and the second parts are here: http://www.eslprinta bles.com/printable.a sp?id=534205#thetop http://www.eslprint ables.com/print...
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
MODAL VERBS - EXERCISES (B&W VERSION INCLUDED)
Students look at the pictures and the different uses of modals written under them. They have to choose the right modal to fill in the blanks.I hope you like it and find it useful. Have a wonderful evening/day. Hugs!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
SUMMARY ON THE USES OF MODAL VERBS 2-2 (KEY INCLUDED)
Students study the different uses of modals and then match the sentences in the examples with the corresponding use. THE KEY IS INCLUDED. This is second part of a set of two, you can find the first part here (http://www.eslprint ables.com/printable. asp?id=507525#thetop ) I hope you like it and find it useful. Thanks so much for all your wonderful...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
HAVE TO or DON�T HAVE TO?
It�s a very easy worksheet for students to practise the use of the modal verbs HAVE TO and DON�T HAVE TO. There�s a short grammar explanation and some activities. I hope you find it useful. KEY included!
Level: elementary
Age: 9-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Can/Can�t. (Animals) - fully editable
A worksheet to revise the modal can/can�t, animals, action verbs and conjunctions and/but. There are two exercises. Exercise 1 - fill in the gaps can or can�t. Exercise 2 - Write sentences using the prompts and conjunctions and/but. I hope you�ll find it useful. Have a nice week!
Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet

 

 


THE CAN GAME
SS REVIEW ACTIONS VOCABULARY WITH THE MODAL "CAN"
Level: elementary
Age: 6-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Modals Jeopardy (must, have to, need to, etc)
A game to revise modals expressing obligation and prohibition in different tenses: must, mustn�t, needn�t, have to, need to, etc
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


giving advice
Some advices for illnesses. Hope you like it :)
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


ABILITIES GAME
SS REVIEW ABILITIES VOCABULARY IN A MULTIPLE CHOICE GAME.
Level: elementary
Age: 5-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


WHAT CAN THEY DO?
MULTIPLE CHOICE GAME.
Level: elementary
Age: 7-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


modal verbs
power point presentation with the most important modal verbs
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Tommy�s Schoolbag (school supplies ppt game with sound)
An interactive ppt game to revise school objects vocabulary.Tommy needs to pack his bag for school and his school supplies are scattered all around the room.Click on the right item to help him. Hope you will find it useful!
Level: elementary
Age: 6-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Modal Verbs: Explanation and Practice
This ppt presentation was used to briefly revise the modal verbs. At the end there are some exercises that can be used to make sure the students no longer have problems with modals (tricky as they are). I hope this resource can help you.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


MODAL VERBS EXPRESSING OBLIGATION
Crystal clear ppt about the main differences between MUST, MUSTN�T, HAVE TO, DON�T HAVE TO. My students liked it very much!!
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Modal Verbs - Game
This is a PowerPoint game on modal verbs. You have to fill in the gaps in the sentences with a correct modal verb by clicking on the correct ball. If the word is correct the dolphin swims to the ball and starts to play with it. Have fun!
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


should-shouldn�t 1/3
Should or Should�t ? (ALL ANIMATED PICTURES)
Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


20 SLIDES (x4 situations for each) MODAL verbs of PROBABILITY and DEDUCTION
HAVE FUN playing a Guessing game and revise or introduce MODAL verbs of PROBABILITY and DEDUCTION
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Making Suggestions
On making suggestions using shall, let�s, why don�t...?, how/what about...?
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


MODAL VERBS EXPRESSING PROBABILITY AND ADVICE
Explanation about Modal verbs used when expressing probability (could, may, might, must, can�t) and advice (should, ought to, had better). I hope you�ll find it useful
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


should vs shouldn�t
A useful ppt where ss will help the squirrel to complete the sentences choosing the correct acorn according to the use of should and shouldn�t.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 

 


You could ask for help
This exercise is meant to practice asking for and receiving advice. There�s a chart illustrating the use of the target language to guide students. For that matter students will learn the use of the modals:(SHOULD/COULD /WOULD) and the use of phrases to make suggestions:(Why don�t you try...? Have you thought about...?)
Level: Choose
Age: 12-100

 


Modals of deduction
Modals of deduction
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100

 


SHOULD, OUGHT TO, HAD BETTER Expressing Advice. (Author-Bouabdellah)
Expressing advice. ;-)) Learn by yourself and practice too...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100

 


Modal verbs- Must and mustn�t
Easy task for elementary students to practise must and mustn�t
Level: elementary
Age: 6-100

 


Modals - should / shouldn�t / mustn�t
There are two parts: 1 - choose should / shouldn�t or mustn�t 2 - should or shouldn�t
Level: elementary
Age: 12-100

 


Can for beginners
2 exercises for beginners to introduce CAN.
Level: elementary
Age: 5-100

 


15 sentences 3 situations Modal verbs of probability and deduction
15 sentences to practice modal verbs of probability and deduction
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100

 


Modal verbs
Test yourself.
Level: elementary
Age: 14-100

 


Modals for deduction
This is a simple but useful exercise for students to practice the use of modals for deduction.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100

 


Modal Verbs
Two exercises with modal verbs: multiple choice and fill in the gaps.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


WOULD....WOULD LIKE.........WOULD LOVE
Basic exercise to practice "would like". I hope you find it useful.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-100

 


Must have, can�t have
Read the situations and use the words in brackets to write sentences with "must have" and "can�t have".
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


Modal verbs Deduction and probability
Exercise to practice modal verbs of deduction and probability
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


Going Green
It practices the use of CAN & CAN�T for possibility in the context of saving the planet. It also includes imperative and reference words (it, them).
Level: elementary
Age: 10-100

 


Can or Cannot
2 exercises to revise or to teach "can" - abilities.
Level: elementary
Age: 3-100

 

 

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