Question

Задание 2. Choose the correct modal verb. Mike _________ play the piano very well. And what about you? a) can b) should c) must _________ you help me with this task? a) Could b) Must c) May It’s raining. You _________ take an umbrella. a) can’t b) don’t have to c) should

Answer 1

Mike ______can ___ play the piano very well. And what about you?

a) can b) should c) must

___could ______ you help me with this task?

a) Could b) Must c) May

It’s raining. You __should_______ take an umbrella.

a) can’t b) don’t have to c) should 

Answer 2

To choose the correct modal verb in each sentence, let's analyze the options given and determine the most appropriate one.

1. Mike _________ play the piano very well. And what about you? a) can b) should c) must

In this sentence, we are talking about Mike's ability to play the piano well. The correct modal verb to use here is "can." The sentence would then be: "Mike can play the piano very well." This indicates that Mike has the ability or skill to play the piano.

2. _________ you help me with this task? a) Could b) Must c) May

In this sentence, we are asking for assistance with a task. The most appropriate modal verb to use here is "Could." The sentence would then be: "Could you help me with this task?" This expresses a polite request or inquiry about the person's willingness or ability to help.

3. It’s raining. You _________ take an umbrella. a) can’t b) don’t have to c) should

In this sentence, we are discussing the necessity of taking an umbrella due to the rain. The correct modal verb to use here is "should." The sentence would then be: "You should take an umbrella." This indicates a recommendation or advice to take an umbrella in the given situation.

So, the correct modal verbs for the given sentences are: 1) a) can 2) a) Could 3) c) should