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MODAL VERBS EXPLANATION

Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
Type: grammar-guide

 


 
Modals and equivalents
a mindmap on the different expressions of permission, prohibition and obligation
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-100
Type: grammar-guide

 


 
It�s the great pumpkin, Sam Winchester"
This activity is good for Halloween conversation and is indicated for intermediate students that already review the Halloween vocabulary.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
Type: others

 


 
oral_comprehension_s uperpowers
These are three different worksheets for the same oral comprehension. It allows to differentiate so each student can work according to his/her level. You can find the audio document here : https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=KhA0vBwI IYM
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
CAN-CAN�T
An activity which helps students reinforce the modal can-can�t by practicing with different verbs
Level: elementary
Age: 8-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
letter of advice

Level: intermediate
Age: 12-15
Type: worksheet

 


 
A SUMMARY CHART OF MODALS AND SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS
a table which summarises the uses of modals and similar expressions
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
Type: grammar-guide

 


 
Modal Verbs Song - Baby Can I hold you
This song you can work with reading, listening and speaking skills.
Level: elementary
Age: 6-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
Some might say - oasis
I need some cheeky points m8s
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
Can or can�t

Level: elementary
Age: 8-15
Type: worksheet

 


 
MODAL VERBS REAL SITUATIONS
HAVE STUDENTS IN GROUPS AND LET THEM DISCUSS AND WRITE DOWN!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
The Walking Dead Episode II - Halloween Special
Three activities based on TWD second episode from season I. Students have to complete the activities using the correct modal verb. Modal Verbs: Can, Can�t, Must, Musn�t, have to.
Level: elementary
Age: 14-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
Can or May
This is an exercise I did for a low-level high school class. I did my best to explain the different between "can" and "may" (mostly focusing on physical ability and level of politeness) and then gave them the prompt of hosting a party. As different kinds of people came in the door, they had to decide whether to say "can I take your coat" or "may I ...
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Can You?
A questionaire to elicite questions and answers using the model verb can. To be used as a classroom activity with groups of 4 or more students.
Level: elementary
Age: 7-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
10th grade quiz

Level: intermediate
Age: 14-16
Type: worksheet

 

 


make questions with does
this will attract your students atention and the concept will be stuck in their minds forever.
Level: elementary
Age: 11-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


spiderman Do
this interesting story will make your students to learn this concept very easily
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Modal auxiliaries
This can be used to teach the use of each of the modals: may, might, should, can, must
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Modal Verb
Modal Verbs
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


COMPLETE GUIDE TO MODALS
THEORY, PRACTICE AND KEY TO EXERCISES. THANKS FOR DOWNLOADING.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


PAST FORMS of MODAL VERBS
Past forms of the modal verbs and related expressions. Hope you�ll like it!
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Food and modal verbs
Pictures and speech bubbles. Students have to find out the meaning of the modal verb.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
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

 

 

 

 

 


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

 

 

 

 

 


Modal Verbs
Basic powerpoint lesson that explains active and passive tense and then goes into Modal Verbs.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


MODALS 1
Auxiliary Verbs There are two types of auxiliary verbs: primary auxiliary verbs, which comprise (be), have and do (questions, negatives and emphasis); and the modal auxiliary verbs ( can, may, will, should, etc). Modal auxiliary verbs can also called modal auxiliaries, modal verbs or modals.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


MODALS VERBS UPPER INTERMEDIATE
Auxiliary Verbs There are two types of auxiliary verbs: primary auxiliary verbs, which comprise (be), have and do (questions, negatives and emphasis); and the modal auxiliary verbs ( can, may, will, should, etc). Modal auxiliary verbs can also called modal auxiliaries, modal verbs or modals.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


You should
Simple and direct way to correct use of ( should )
Level: elementary
Age: 5-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Modal Verbs
Modal verbs
Level: elementary
Age: 3-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


modal vebs of permission, prohibition, obligation and lack of it
Yet another power point on modals! This time I�ve introduced a few activities to do in class in pairs or small groups. The activities are cognitively challenging and will enhace students� grammar awareness.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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