Modal verbs
English Grade 6 (Top Goal 3) · Unit 8: Recent Events · Lesson 3 · Term 2
Also known as: could must
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Lesson questions (14)
- You ____ look at the website. It's a good idea.
Answer: could - We ____ go shopping for that. It's necessary.
Answer: must - You ____ study hard for your exams. (advice)
Answer: should - I ____ swim very well.
Answer: can - Students ____ wear a uniform at school. It's a rule.
Answer: have to - You ____ run in the corridor. It's not allowed.
Answer: mustn't - After modal verbs we use ____.
Answer: the base form of the verb - When I was five, I ____ ride a bike.
Answer: could - You don't ____ come if you are busy.
Answer: have to - ____ I borrow your pen, please?
Answer: Can - She ____ to finish the application today.
Answer: has - You ____ eat too much sugar. It's bad for you.
Answer: shouldn't - Choose the correct sentence.
Answer: He should see a doctor. - "Must" and "have to" are used for ____.
Answer: obligation
About this lesson
“Modal verbs” is from English Grade 6 (Top Goal 3) (Unit 8: Recent Events) and has 14 questions with answers. Sample questions: “You ____ look at the website. It's a good idea.” and “We ____ go shopping for that. It's necessary.”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: could · must · should · can · have to · mustn't · the base form of the verb · Can · has · shouldn't
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
Questions about this lesson
What does must mean?
must is for necessity: We must go shopping.
What does could mean?
could is for suggestions: You could look at the website.
What comes after a modal?
After a modal verb we use the base verb without to. Example: You could look at the website. We must go.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Complete the sentence, Match Up, Matching pairs and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.