What meaning is expressed by the modal verbs highlighted in these sentences?CanI take it for an hour or so?CouldI ask you something?PleasemayI go to the toilet?
A. Expressing obligation
B. Asking permission
C. Giving advice/suggestions
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What meaning is expressed by the modal verbs highlighted in these sentences?I’m sure they’llagree.Itcan’tbe a virus.Itmustbe late—it’s dark outside.
A. Expressing obligation
B. Expressing willingness/refusal
C. Expressing certainty
What meaning is expressed by the modal and semi-modal verbs highlighted in these sentences?Weshouldn’tdo anything until we know more.Youmustread this article. It’s so interesting!I think weought toaim to arrive at least fifteen minutes before.
A. Giving advice/suggestions
B. Expressing probability
C. Making a request/offer
Which modal verb is missing from all of these sentences?Write itoncein the answer space at the bottom.She _____ speak fluent Spanish.
You _____smoke in here – it’s against the law.