Modal verbs 5 past forms intermediate b1b2 this worksheet presents the past forms of modal verbs used for talking about obligation, prohibition, necessity, advice, certainty, possibility and expectation. You can find all of this information, plus speaking exercises, writing exercises, vocabulary exercises and more on the aba english course unit 49 a terrific teacher. English practice downloadable pdf grammar and vocabulary worksheets. Macmillan publishers ltd 2002 this page may be photocopied. Im worried that we wont have enough room for everyone.
Click on the image or the link to download the pdf file. Verbs change form to indicate person, number, tense, voice, and mood. Pdf exercises with answers on verb forms modal verbs, passive, reported speech, conditionals, imperative, gerund, infinitive. There are 4 different activities in which students are asked to fill in the gaps with a suitable modal verb, rewrite the sentences using a modal verb, fill in the gaps with the correct form of. The first computers be simple machines designed for basic tasks. Elementary ii intermediate most exercises ii advanced you will sometimes find that you know some, but not all, of the points in an exercise marked. Heres a reading text on modal verbs for the preintermediate level of students, which is also accompanied by a set of true false questions.
At intermediate level, students should feel pretty comfortable speaking in pairs or moving around the class and this allows the teacher to take a more withdrawn role. Macmillan publishers ltd 2002 36 this page may be photocopied for use in class. Focus on verbs exercise 6 simple past present perfect 1. They express modes such as ability, possibility, probability, permission, obligation, etc. Modal verbs upper intermediate level interactive worksheet. Some examples of pairwork and survey activities for intermediate include, amongst others, work on passive, phrasal verbs, polite requests and an icebreaker. Could you ski when you were 15 we couldnt get to the meeting on time yesterday because the plane was late by 2 hours he was able to arrive at the party on time, even after missing the bus, so he was.
The words be, have, do, can, could, may, might, shall, should, must, will, would, used, need, dare, ought are called auxiliaries. Modal verbs test b1 grammar exercises english tests online. Also includes video tutorials, audio lessons and listenings. Here the word calling is the main verb and the word was is an auxiliary verb. If you are not sure of your english level, take our test. Modals are those helping verbs, which express the mode or. Select the modal that seems most appropriate for the situation described, and be prepared to explain your choice. Modal verbs exercises with answers focusenglishschool.
Must, mustnt, have to, dont have to complete these sentences with must, mustnt or the correct or the correct form of have to. The reading text is a dialogue between two students talking about a submission of a project in their schools. Phrasal verbs fill in the correct form ph005 intermediate. This is a 2page worksheet for intermediate students on modal verbs. Modal verbs, printable modals exercises and worksheets.
This is an exercise for english language learners to practice using modals including must, have to, should, need to, ought to and had better. Mixed modal verbs exercises intermediate level esl. Modal verbs exercise answers part 1 easypacelearning. Verb tenses tutorial exercise 1 simple present present. A2 preintermediate esl lesson plan from the team tefl a2 coursebook about modals should. Phrasal verbs fill in the correct form ph2 intermediate. Answers to the modal verbs of ability exercise part 1. Explanations and examples along with tests and exercises online to practise modal verbs in english. Perfect modal verbs exercise we use perfect modal verbs to speculate about the past. Modal verbs complete the sentences with the correct form of must, have to, or should. Need to necessity we really needed to talk to you have to obligation susan had. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. Type example use 1 i would have gone to that party a decision made too late 2 i shouldought to have asked her for her email advice coming too late 3 you might have enjoyed the concert opinion, possibility but too late 4 we neednt have done it today.
Fill in the blank with the passive voice of the verb in. Since computers were first introduced to the public in the early 1980s, technology change a great deal. Modal verbs are suitably implemented in the conversation according to their common uses. This page has grammar exercises related to modals or modal verbs. John always fails the tests, even though hes clever. Phrasal verbs fill in the correct form ph3 intermediate. Its a shame, but we cant include too much in each video so some areas of grammar are left out. Modal verb exercises i fill in the blanks in each sentence using a modal verb, such as can, could, would, should, might, may, must, or have to, based on the situational hints shown in italics. Modal verbs can, could, may, might, must, should, ought to. Modal verbs upper intermediate level my students find modal verbs quite difficult and get mixed up. Modal verbs interactive and downloadable worksheet. We also use modal verbs to ask permission or to give advice. Grammar practice for preintermediate students gives short, clear explanations of all the main areas of english grammar, and provides practice exercises for you to do. Listening mp3 files intermediate esllounge premium.
If you would like some infomation about how to use these audio files, go to our using the listenings page. Here, organised according to level, you will find all the listening resources on esllounge premium. Preintermediate english grammar tests english tests online. This is a 2page worksheet for revising modal verbs at preintermediate level. Modals and auxiliaries 12 an auxiliary is a helping verb. Modal verbs should a2 preintermediate esl lesson plan. Extra or missing words answer sheet sentences with modal verbs that have either extra or missing words. Modal verbs multiple choice exercise choose the correct modal verb to finish each of these sentences. They are also used in a sentence to express ability, asking permission, making requests and offers, and so on. Can, could, may, might, must, have to, shall, should, will, would. Use a modal verb from the box and the correct form of the verb in brackets. Students write the problems and their suggested advice under each picture. To view the exercise again click on the following link modal verbs of ability exercise english grammar. Then go to the unit for more information and practice.
Modals of deduction learnenglish teens british council. Modal verbs test b1 grammar exercises 20 multiple choice questions with answers modal verbs test b1 grammar exercises. Advanced modal auxiliary verbs weloveteachingenglish. Modal verbs reordering exercise put the words in the correct order to make sentences with modals. Esl mixed modals exercise 4 mixed modal auxiliary verbs. In this unit we will learn how to give advice or make a suggestion and to express probability.
But they can also express ideas such as willingness and ability, permission and refusal, obiligation and prohibition, suggestion, necessity, promise and intention modal verbs expressing certainty, probability or possibility. Modal verbs for deduction exercise 1 complete the blanks with must, cant, or might. All downloads are in pdf format and consist of a worksheet and answer sheet to check your results. Preintermediate english file students site oxford university press. The most commonly used modals are shall, should, will, would, can, could, may, might, must, ought to. Try to solve the preintermediate test below one by one to be sure you have fully understood all the grammar topics in this level. Pdf worksheets, online exercises with answers and grammar rules with examples on modal auxiliary verbs can, may, must, have to.
Look at the worksheet and the description and decide which one to print. The lesson is appropriate for intermediate and higherlevel students who are already familiar with the uses and present forms of modal verbs must, neednt, cant, could, should, may. The first page is basically just a grammar guide with simple explanations and example sentences and the second page has 3 activities in which students are asked to complete the sentences with appropriate modal verbs, write a second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first and complete a conversation with. Modal auxiliaries and related verbs the two uses of modal verbs uses of modals etc. Other students in the group check the answer key to see if the modal used is acceptable. The coursebook to do with it is english file preinterm, units 16. In this video we are only looking at the modal verbs we use for guessing or speculating about things, which are called the modals of deduction. Ive made this worksheet and have tried to be as clear and bried as possible. Need to necessity we really needed to talk to you have to obligation susan had to pay the rent have got to have to ive got to go now.
Modal verbs pdf worksheets english vocabulary and grammar. Using modal auxiliary verbs a verb is the part of speech that expresses action, condition, or being. Pdf exercises on sentence structures relative clauses, direct and indirect object, indirect questions. The main verb of a sentence is often preceded by one or more auxiliary or helping verbs, which together form a complete verb.
Microsoft word esercizi 18 aprile 2011 modals author. Modal verbs worksheets, printable exercises pdf, handouts. This lesson plan includes the checkpoint do v make. Modal verbs exercises pdf can, may, must, need not. This test is an edited copy of an original cef a2 english test. Modal sentences reordering answer sheet sentences using modals are jumbled up and students put the words into the correct order. Modals intermediate upper intermediate test 8 120 multiple choice questions with answers modals intermediate upper intermediate test 8. Phrasal verbs fill in the correct form ph1 intermediate. Modals are those helping verbs, which express the mode or manner of the actions indicated by the main verbs. Modal concept example like to enjoy i like to watch tv want to desire john wants to buy a car a few verbs which often serve as modals too. Download and print the new english file bookmark to practise english sounds. Free interactive and printable exercises about modal verbs. Preintermediate english grammar tests includes online exercises english learnes who have passed previous level.