6 FORM PACE WORK 

14.04.20 

Тема: Модальні дієслова Can. May. Must. 

- In this lesson, we will speak about modal verbs. 

What is a verb? 

What kind of verbs do you know? 

Do you know any modal verb? 

Teacher: Here's three main modal verbs in English: 

Can 

May 

Must 

Modals are different from normal verbs: 

 1: They don't use an 's' for the third person singular. 

 2: They make questions by inversion ('she can go' becomes 'can she go?'). 

 3: They are followed directly by the infinitive of another verb (without 'to'). 

Ability 

 We use 'can' and 'could' to talk about a skill or ability. 

 For example:  

She can speak six languages. 

My grandfather could play golf very well. 

I can't drive. 

Obligation and Advice 

 We can use verbs such as 'must' or 'should' to say when something is necessary or unnecessary, or to give advice. 

 For example:  

Children must do their homework. 

We have to wear a uniform at work. 

You should stop smoking. 

Permission 

 We can use verbs such as 'can', 'could' and 'may' to ask for and give permission. We also use modal verbs to say something is not allowed. 

 For example:  

Could I leave early today, please? 

You may not use the car tonight. 

Can we swim in the lake? 

The Lesson is over.