4. Modals: can, must, should
≈ 5 minGrammar and writing1 exemples3 questions
Ability, obligation and advice.
AaRésumé du cours
can / can’t
Ability or permission: I can swim. Can I open the window?
must / mustn’t
Obligation: You must wear a helmet. Prohibition: You mustn’t smoke here.
should / shouldn’t
Advice: You should drink water. You shouldn’t stay up late.
Form
Modal + base verb, no -s: She can speak English (not “cans speaks”).
✎Exemples corrigés
Exemple 1
Give advice to a friend who has a headache.
Voir la correction
You should rest and drink some water.
?Teste-toi
Clique sur la bonne réponse.
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You … cross when the light is red.
Réponse
b) mustn’t — Prohibition. -
He … play the guitar very well.
Réponse
a) can — No -s. -
You look tired. You … go to bed early.
Réponse
a) should — Advice.
Résumé rédigé par Nqraw selon le programme officiel marocain.