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ID
5219878
Banca
FURB
Órgão
Prefeitura de Guabiruba - SC
Ano
2019
Provas
Disciplina
Inglês
Assuntos

Which alternative contains the correct use of the modal verb?

I- I don't know why I am so tired these days. I might be working too hard. Or maybe I am not sleeping too well.
II- Do you know where Carl is? He should be out - his car keys are on the table.
III- Go and look in the kitchen for your gloves. They can’t be in there.
IV- Dan has been drinking that whiskey since early this afternoon. He must be totally drunk by now.

The correct alternative is:

Alternativas
Comentários
  • a-

    modal verbs:

    primarily express a firm obligation or necessity - must and have to

    express a recommendation or moral obligation - should and ought to

    'Could' is a modal verb for expressing either possibility or former ability. it can come into use to make suggestions and requests. 'Could' may also be used in conditional sentences as the conditional form of 'can.'

    "Should" is a modal verb most commonly used to make recommendations or give advice. It can also be used to express obligation as well as expectation.

    We can use both may and might to express a possibility or make a prediction. For example,

    He might win this game. He’s been playing very well recently.