Welcome to esl printables, the website where english language teachers exchange resources. Todays lesson will focus on using modal verbs for certainty, probability, and deduction. You should have apologised a criticism you shouldnt have said that. For instance, there is no percentage of certainty that something is, or isnt, given the use of a certain modal verb.
They cannot be used with the willfuture, they have no infinitive, no toinfinitive, no ing form, and no past participle. Modals of deduction learnenglish teens british council. Students choose the appropriatebest modal and put the verb in brackets into. Neither do the ones dealt with here, in these meanings, have a past form. Grammar modals of deduction assets cambridge university. All downloads are in pdf format and consist of a worksheet and answer sheet to. Today we are going to look at modal verbs of deduction and speculation in the past. Modals verbs deduction speculation esl activities games. English grammar modals of deduction esl activities. Firstly, its important to remember what modal verbs are and why they are used. Deduction means using the information available to make a guess or draw a conclusion about the facts. Im worried that we wont have enough room for everyone. Present modal verbs of deduction and probability exercise check through the different uses.
Students result english result upperintermediate grammar unit 6 modals of deduction in the past. This is an amazing yet easy to use worksheet for higher level students where they can practice modals of deduction in a fun and amusing context. A criticism a fill the gaps with must have, might have or cant have. Modals deductions about the past grammar intermediate to. Modal verbs of deduction and speculation in the past. I might have made a mistake there is a possibility that i made a mistake. The modal verb we choose shows how certain we are about the possibility. Modals of possibility and probability for past situations. John always fails the tests, even though hes clever. In this video we are only looking at the modal verbs we use for guessing or speculating about things, which are called the modals of deduction. Logical conclusion on a past event peter has arrived late. Depending on the information available, you might be more.
Modals past possibilities, certainties and deductions. Decide if it is a present state simple, an action in progress continuous or finished perfect. Type use modal verbs example 1 to express possibilities for the future could, may, might it may rain tomorrow. Modals of deduction past tense english esl worksheets for. English grammar reference notes for modals of deduction. Modal verbs for deduction exercise 1 complete the blanks with must, cant, or might. Past modal verbs of deduction exercise she must have gone out there is strong evidence. Home page grammar exercises advanced past modals exercise. A in general the usual restrictions on the use of modals remain valid. We can use modal verbs to talk about how sure or unsure we are about something in the past just as we use modals in the present with a slight change in the form. For each sentence, choose between cant, might or must to fill each space 1. While rules are good and necessary, a feel for the language needs to be developed at the advanced level.
To write sentences making deductions about the past we use the following form. Intermediate level grammar worksheets focus here is on present modals of deduction like he must be and he cant be modals of deduction worksheet. Can, could, may, might, must, have to, shall, should, will, would. They might have used the car without my permission. Modal verbs pdf worksheets english vocabulary and grammar. Exercise 1 complete the blanks with must, cant, or might. Lesson 10 modal verbs for deduction todays lesson will focus on using modal verbs for certainty, probability, and deduction. Use a modal verb from the box and the correct form of the verb in brackets. Deductions about pictures showing places 40 gap fill.
To teach past and present modal verbs of speculation and deduction. In this modal verbs of deduction and speculation worksheet, students make deductions and speculate on what is happening in mysterious situations. A collection of downloadable worksheets, exercises and activities to teach modals of deduction, shared by english language teachers. When using past forms, the have that follows the modal auxiliary verb is usually contracted to ve in rapid speech. There is a list of modal verbs that are called modals of deduction and they are going to be discussed in this article. Advanced grammar past modals exercise esllounge student. A full lesson plan on past modal verbs, including a fun picture activity and some brainteasers that my students have loved. Students begin by matching each modal verb of deduction or speculation with its function. He could speak french when he was 6 years old past permission.
Modals of possibility and probability for past situations exercise 1 choose the correct modal to complete the sentence. We use modals of deduction to say how sure we are about something. I you he she it we they must might could may cant have been at work. All downloads are in pdf format and consist of a worksheet and answer sheet to check your results. Elementary intermediate advanced m006 modal verbs must, mustnt, dont have to, should, shouldnt, might, can. Lesson 10 modal verbs for deduction espresso english. Grammar guide for advanced students to learn how to use modal verbs of deduction and speculation in the present and in the past. Deduction on a past event joe may might have taken the wrong train. Modal verbs of deduction and speculation in the past aba. Present modal verbs of deduction and probability exercise. A gapfill exercise for practicing modals of deduction in the past.
When we consider some present evidence and draw a reasonably certain conclusion about what happened in. Possibility to do something, gone unfulfilled you could have played better. These modal verbs of deduction in the past are often confusing and difficult to remember, but with a little hard work and practice, you will learn how to use them correctly. We can use modal verbs for deduction guessing if something is true using the available information. Modals deduction past in the same way that we use modal verbs to say how certain we are about things in the present we can also use them to speculate about the past.
Depending on the information available, you might be more certain that your conclusion is true, or less certain that your conclusion is true. Mixed modal verbs exercises intermediate level esl. English esl deduction worksheets most downloaded 17. To make guesses or deductions about past actions or states use a past modal of deduction. Here are some examples of modals of probability without been she must have studied in the morning. Modals of deduction other english exercises on the same topic. This page focuses on making deductions about the past. Choose one of the following to complete the sentences. Its a shame, but we cant include too much in each video so some areas of grammar are left out.