Conversation(Beginner Chapter 2)|日常会話(初級2章)
Lesson28: Modals 助動詞

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will identify the proper use of modals of ability, necessity, permission and request and construct sentences using modals of ability, necessity, permission and request.

PART A_1

Please read aloud the following sentences.

PART A_2

1. I can speak English well.
2. I couldn’t play the piano when I was young.
3. I have to finish my homework tonight.
4. We must attend the meeting.
5. May I go to the restroom?
6. Can I come with you?
7. Could you please help me with this?

PART B_1

Please read aloud the example sentences of each item. Then, construct your own sentences using the following expressions.

PART B_2

1. can (ability) Example: He can run fast.
Answer: .
2. could (ability) Example: I could climb mountains when I was young.
Answer: .
3. have to (necessity) Example: They have to attend the student meeting.
Answer: .
4. must (necessity) Example: We must study for the test.
Answer: .
5. may (permission) Example: You may leave early today.
Answer: .
6. can (permission) Example: Can I go to the party?
Answer: .
7. could (request) Example: Could you help me with the project?
Answer: .

PART B_3

Now, let us review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud the corrected answers.)

PART C_1

Please complete each sentence by choosing the correct answers in the box below.

PART C_2

can (permission) have to can (ability)
could (ability) must could (request)
1. He __________ play the piano so well now.
2. My mother __________ dance ballet when she was in college.
3. I __________ look after my sister.
4. We __________ do our best in the competition.
5. __________ I borrow your pen?
6. __________ you please pass the salt?

PART C_3

Now, let us review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)
ANSWERS
1. He can play the piano so well now.
2. My mother could dance ballet when she was in college.
3. I have to look after my sister.
4. We must do our best in the competition.
5. Can I borrow your pen?
6. Could you please pass the salt?

PART D_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions using modals. You may ask questions, too.

PART D_2

1. Why do you want to study English? Answer using ‘can’ or ‘could.’
Answer:
2. What sport can you play well?
Answer:
3. What activity do students have to do every day?
Answer:
4. What must students do at school?
Answer:
5. Could you play any musical instruments when you were younger?
Answer:
6. What do you have to do after this class?
Answer:
7. What instrument can you play?
Answer: