What’s the difference?

• You couldcould send me an e-mail.

• You shouldshould send me na e-mail.

• You’d’d betterbetter send me an e-mail or I’ll forget.

Suggest alternative

Gives advice Strong advice with a warning

MODAL VERBS

• 1. You have to study hard.• 2. You must study hard.• 3. You could study hard.• 4. You’d better study hard.• 5. You’re supposed to study

hard.• 6. You should study hard.• 7. You ought to study hard.• 8. You don’t have to study

hard.• 9. You must not/ mustn’t

study hard.

A) LACK OF OBLIGATIONA) LACK OF OBLIGATION

B) ADVICE (BAD CONSEQUENCES)B) ADVICE (BAD CONSEQUENCES)

C) PROHIBITIONC) PROHIBITION

D) OPINION/ADVICED) OPINION/ADVICE

E) PEOPLE EXPECT YOU TO DO E) PEOPLE EXPECT YOU TO DO THATTHAT

F) ALTERNATIVE/POSSIBILITYF) ALTERNATIVE/POSSIBILITY

G) OBLIGATIONG) OBLIGATION

ANSWERS

• 1-G• 2-G• 3-F• 4-B• 5-E• 6-D• 7-D• 8-A• 9-C

Let’s practice!

• STUDENT’S BOOK

• G-125

• G - 126

Credits

• Google images

• Slides - Angela

• Top Notch 2A