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Modal verb should

Modal verbs: Must;Mustn't/Should;Shouldn't/Have to;Don't have to

accions , we should do

LET'S MAKE IT!

Must = rule
Should = advice

Exercise 1 — Alternative Choice

Choose the correct modal verb.

1. You ___ do your homework every day.

• should
• must

1. You ___ brush your teeth twice a day.

• should
• must

1. You ___ eat more vegetables.

• should
• must

1. We ___ be quiet in the library.

• should
• must

1. You ___ help your parents.

• should
• must

🔗 Exercise 2 — Matching

Match the rule with the place.

Rule

Place

Be quiet

library

Wear a helmet

bike

Wash your hands

bathroom

Listen to the teacher

classroom

Stop at red light

road

Exercise 3 — Transformation

 Rewrite using should or must.

Example:
It is a good idea to sleep early. → You should sleep early.

1. It is necessary to wear a seatbelt.
   → You __________ wear a seatbelt.
2. It is a good idea to drink water.
   → You __________ drink water.
3. It is necessary to do homework.
   → You __________ do homework.
4. It is a good idea to help friends.
   → You __________ help friends.

Modal Verbs

Practice modal verbs can, can't, should, shouldn't, must, mustn't, have to, don't have to

Modal verbs in the past, also known as modal preterite or modal past, are used to express modalities like possibility, necessity, obligation, or permission in the past. In English, the modal verbs "could," "might," "should," and "would" are typically used to convey these modal meanings in the past tense. Here's a brief explanation of each:

1. Could: In the past, "could" is used to express past ability, permission, or possibility. For example:
   • "When I was younger, I could run very fast."
   • "She said I could borrow her car."
2. Might: "Might" in the past is used to indicate a possibility or uncertainty about past events. For example:
   • "I thought it might rain yesterday."
   • "They might have already left by the time we arrive."
3. Should: In the past, "should" is used to express obligation, expectation, or probability. For example:
   • "You should have studied for the exam."
   • "He should have known better."
4. Would: "Would" in the past tense is used to express past habits, preferences, or repeated actions. For example:
   • "Every morning, he would walk his dog in the park."
   • "When we were kids, we would play outside all day."

choose the best answer

Read the story "A Future of Equality" carefully to understand the context. 
Look at the base verbs provided in the brackets "____" for each blank.
 

• Fill in the blanks with the correct Passive Voice form. Remember the formula:

  • Simple Present Passive: be (am/is/are) + Past Participle (V_/ed)

  • Passive with Modals: Modal Verb (can/must/should/will) + be + Past Participle (V_/ed)