Question

Match the sentences with the meaning of the modal verbs used in each of them. The verb 1) He can speak French well. 2) They must be in the hospital now. 3) Would you like a cup of coffee with milk? 4) You should be more careful. 5) We must follow the school rules. 6) Can I borrow your dictionary? 7) You mustn’t bring dogs here. a) making suggestion b) asking for permission c) expressing obligation d) expressing ability e) expressing prohibition f) giving advice g) expressing possibility

Answer 1

d) expressing ability

g) expressing possibility

a) making suggestion

f) giving advice

c) expressing obligation

b) asking for permission

e) expressing prohibition

Answer 2

1. He can speak French well. - d) expressing ability
2. They must be in the hospital now. - c) expressing obligation
3. Would you like a cup of coffee with milk? - b) asking for permission
4. You should be more careful. - f) giving advice
5. We must follow the school rules. - c) expressing obligation
6. Can I borrow your dictionary? - b) asking for permission
7. You mustn’t bring dogs here. - e) expressing prohibition