Common Core - Modal Verbs (Can - Must) Worksheet

 

Before you read the dialogue, look at the pictures.

Guess what the dialogue is about.

John: My head hurts. I can’t concentrate on this exercise.

Jane: What is the problem?

John: I think it’s because I can’t sleep well lately.

Jane: You mustn’t stay up late, you must learn to sleep early, it’s healthy and good for the mind and body.

John: Yeah, I will try to learn to sleep early, thanks for the advice. Can you help me complete this exercise? I can’t do it like this.

Jane: Don’t worry, I can help so you can go and have some rest.

John: Thanks for the help, Jane.

Jane: You’re very welcome! I hope you feel better.

Comprehension

1-      What’s the problem with John? Why?

2-      What does Jane ask John to learn? Why?

3-      Why can’t John complete the exercise?

4-      Will Jane help John? If yes, why?

5-      What would you do if you have a headache?

Language

1-      Look at the underlined verbs. Are they conjugated?

2-      What do they express?

3-      What do you notice? Give the grammatical form. (Subject + verb etc.)

4-      Use those verbs in other sentences.

5-      Complete the following sentences with can – can’t – must – mustn’t

a-       …….. I leave early today?

b-      ……… you do this exercise?

c-       Children …………. go outside at night.

d-      You …………… take care of your health.

 

          Writing: Use can, can’t, must and mustn’t to deal with the following situations:

a-       You are in class, you have a headache. Ask the teacher for permission to go home.

b-      Ask your friend if he/she has the ability to go out with you tomorrow.

c-       Show your friend that you don’t have the ability to go out tomorrow.

d-      Tell your friend that he/she is obligated to do his/her homework before playing games.

e-      Tell your friend that he/she is prohibited to use the smartphone in the classroom.