. Instruction: Match the two columns to identify the use of each modal verb.

NoStatementsUse

1Zeberga should call Almaz soon after their first date. a. obligation

2Almaz should be happy to get his call. b. possibility

3Zeberga calls but she doesn’t pick up, she must be working. c. low probability

4No problem, he can call her back later. d. rational probability

5Later he tells her they could go out to dinner again. e. certainty

6She says she may be available Friday. f. polite request

7Zeberga asks if he can call her back Friday morning. g. permission

8She says she could be in a meeting, the afternoon is better. h. advice

9Friday afternoon, Zeberga asks: May I pick you up at 6 pm?i. capacity

10He must be on time to make a good impression. j. suggestion

Answers

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