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MODAL VERBS are auxiliary verbs which:
* do not change in form (I can, you can, he can ... we can ...)
* use inversion in questions (modal + subject + main verb) and not the auxiliary "do"
* take "not" to form the negative (and not the auxiliary "do") - can / can't
* are followed by a bare infinitive (without "to" - except ought to)
MODAL VERBS are auxiliary verbs which:
* can have more than one meaning depending on the context
EXAMPLES with "can"
Can I come in? asking for permission
He can speak 5 languages. expressing ability
You can't make so much noise in here. expressing prohibition
 CHOOSE THE CORRECT MEANING:
a)  They can dance beautifully.
b)  She must go to the bank.
c)  Be careful or you will fall into the river.
d)  Linda shouldn't eat so much.
e)  As a Portuguese student you needn't have a passport when you travel to England.
f)  Students can't smoke in the classroom.
g) Would you like some dessert? - Yes, please. We'll have the lemon pie.
h) It's so hot. He must be very thirsty.
i)  Could I please use your phone?
j)  Did you feed the cat? -Oh no! I will do it now.
 COMPLETE WITH A SUITABLE MODAL VERB ACCORDING TO THE MEANING IN BRACKETS. SOMETIMES MORE THAN ONE IS POSSIBLE!
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