Let´s review Modal Verbs: can and must /can´t and mustn´t. Grade 6.

Let´s review the modals can and must...!!!

"Can" can be used to say that something is possible or that somebody has the ability to do something.
Eg. I can speak five languages.

Remember!

You need to add the infinitive after 'can'.
I can swim.
You can run fast.
She can ride a bike.
We can speak English.
They can play the guitar.

The negative is "can´t."
Eg. He can´t play the guitar.

Be careful!

For negatives you can add ‘n't’ or 'not'.
I can’t drive a car.
I cannot drive.
Can they speak French? No, they can’t.
Can they speak French? No, they cannot.

Whereas "must" can be used to express that it is necessary to do something.
Eg. You must do your homework.

Remember!

We can use ‘must’ to talk about rules. For the negative, we can say ‘must not’ or ‘mustn’t’.
Parents must take care of their children.
You mustn’t shout in the library.
She must not forget her books.

The negative is "mustn´t."
Eg. You mustn´t be late.

Be careful!

The main verb is without ‘to’.
He must be careful when cutting food.
I mustn’t make a mess.

Let´s do some practice...!!!

Can you do these activities...???

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/sites/kids/files/attachment/grammar-games-modals-can-and-cant-worksheet.pdf

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/sites/kids/files/attachment/grammar-games-modals-must-and-mustnt-worksheet.pdf

Can you do these tests...???

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/sites/kids/files/attachment/grammar_practice_modals_can_and_cant_final.pdf

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/sites/kids/files/attachment/grammar-practice-modals-must-and-mustnt.pdf


Enjoy the activities and take care. If you have any doubt, please send me an email.

Ana.