Modals for expressing permission, obligation, prohibition. Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

To give informal Information.

A

Can

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2
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To give formal permission.

A

May

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3
Q

To make polite request for permission.

A

Could

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4
Q

To expressing strong obligation or necessity.

A

Must

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5
Q

To express an obligation that comes from outside. (E.G, rules, laws.)

A

Have to

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6
Q

To give advice or recommendation.

A

Should/Ought to

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7
Q

To express necessity or requirement.

A

Need to

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8
Q

To express strong prohibition.

A

Must not/Mustn’t

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9
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To express something that something is not allowed.

A

Cannot/Can’t

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10
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To express formal prohibition.

A

May not

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