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Exercise 1
Read the example sentences carefully. What do the modal verbs in bold in each group have in
common?
Group I
Harry could be in the library. I may travel abroad next year.
We might go to the beach tonight. You must be tired.
The modal verbs refer to________________________________________.
Group II
My grandad can speak seven language. I must get this done.
Karen could run very fast when she was at I may want to eat again later.
school.
The modal verbs refer to __________________________________________.
Group III
I need to go to the mall. I look forward to go back home.
I want to have a piece of cake. I like to swim every day.
The modal verbs refer to __________________________________________.
Group IV
You should eat more fruit. You ought to make an appointment to see the
doctor.
You shouldn’t spend so much on food. You had better drink more water or else you
will get sick.
The modal verbs refer to ____________________________________________.
