Expressing Permission, Obligation and Prohibition Using Modals WORKSHEET 1: Directions: Write the appropriate modal to be used in each sentence. Choose your answer from the word pool provided. A. Permission may can could 1. Many years ago, you smoke in cinemas, but now it's banned. 2. I speak to Mr. John Mayors, please? (most formal) 3. You can borrow my cellphone if your batter is dead in case of emergencies, 4. I can't get a connection on my phone. I borrow yours? 5. The rules say that you only invite one guest to the wedding reception. It's strictly for RSVP B. Prohibition must not/mustn't can't/cannot 1. You park here - its private property. 2. You use you mobile phone in class or else your teacher will get mad. 3. Passengers speak the driver while the bus is in motion. 4. You drive in this country unless you are over eighteen. 5. Did they tell you that you come into this area. It's restricted to staff only. C. Obligation have to don't have to/didn't have to must 1. We be at the airport at least two hours before the flight 2. I stop smoking, It's costing me too much money and already affected my food allowance. (it's my decision) 3. You have to call for me. I could have got a taxi. 4. Students to wear uniforms in school. 5. My doctor said that I stop smoking or I'll risk serious problems.
