http://busyteacher.org/ ru Modal Verbs - BusyTeacher: Free Printable Worksheets For Busy Teachers Like YOU! DataLife Engine http://busyteacher.org/11422-a-funny-way-to-teach-about-animals-the-iguana-and.html http://busyteacher.org/11422-a-funny-way-to-teach-about-animals-the-iguana-and.html A very funny way to teach your pupils/students about wild animals. You can also practise some structures such as It has got, It likes, It can, It lives.Here are the videos: ]]> oarallel Thu, 24 May 2012 02:42:55 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/11361-expressing-ability-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/11361-expressing-ability-worksheet.html This is a worksheet for teaching modal verbs: can and be able to.There is a brief explanation at the top of the page followed by a simple activity in which students are asked to fill in the gaps using a suitable modal verb for ability.The answer key is ...]]> vanda51 Sat, 19 May 2012 15:20:10 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/11311-abilities-lets-talk-about-animals.html http://busyteacher.org/11311-abilities-lets-talk-about-animals.html Grammar - controlled practiceStudents will be practicing the modal verb can (abilities) associated with the vocabulary of animals to talk about the things animals can or can't do. Afterwards they'll talk about their own abilities and interview their pe ...]]> freitas.danielle Thu, 17 May 2012 03:43:51 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/11303-nat-king-cole-cloze-listening-activity.html http://busyteacher.org/11303-nat-king-cole-cloze-listening-activity.html Students read and listen along with "That's All" by Nat King Cole, and fill in the missing lyrics. After listening through the song verse by verse, and then in its entirety, work together as a class to roughly translate the song. Start with discussin ...]]> ameliagfrank Thu, 17 May 2012 03:33:45 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/11296-can-abilities-requests.html http://busyteacher.org/11296-can-abilities-requests.html The use of the modal CAN for abilities and requests. Some examples in questions and answers and a lot of interrogative sentences for the students to practice and they can answer the questions. This power point should be used after students have learned ...]]> gloriawpai Tue, 15 May 2012 15:09:12 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/11258-can-and-cant-for-kids.html http://busyteacher.org/11258-can-and-cant-for-kids.html Learners can practice how to express abilities with can and can't. The first exercise includes animals. The learners' task is to write sentrences about them. In the second and the third exercise they have to write negative and positive sentences about ...]]> dinadi Mon, 14 May 2012 02:21:09 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/11256-i-can.html http://busyteacher.org/11256-i-can.html The modal verb CAN for Young ESL learners.This worksheet contains a: - listening and repeating activity;- writing exercise (speech bubble).- set of keywords for a speaking activity with I CAN and I CAN'T;- Self-evaluation at the end of the worksheet.]]> SGMiranda Mon, 14 May 2012 02:18:39 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/11145-modals-and-traffic-signs.html http://busyteacher.org/11145-modals-and-traffic-signs.html Traffic signs and their description is given. Students have to fill in the gaps in the descriptions with an appropriate modal verb and match it to the traffic sign it describes. They learn modals and traffic rules at the same time. Some possible soluti ...]]> htunde Mon, 07 May 2012 02:04:50 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/11121-limits.html http://busyteacher.org/11121-limits.html It's about the use of CAN/BE ABLE TO, including reading, writing and oral skills. Teachers can use it for presenting this grammar tip adn explore Sts speaking using their own experience. There is also a song worksheet which can be worked not only for l ...]]> lmngoes Sat, 05 May 2012 15:30:48 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/11025-mightmight-not-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/11025-mightmight-not-worksheet.html The worksheet focuses on "might/ might not" & contains information about when to use/rules of formation + example sentences + exercises: Look at the pictures (affirmative and negative) and write sentences + attached key for the teachers.]]> Astigfrasti Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:16:21 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10991-garfield-friends-the-great-gateway.html http://busyteacher.org/10991-garfield-friends-the-great-gateway.html In this worksheet you can work with all the skills and besides you will reinforce students' knowledge about MUST and HAVE TO. On the one hand you will work on students' comprehension while watching a video and on the other hand you will be able to asse ...]]> Jasleydi Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:22:23 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10973-video-games-a-boon-or-bane.html http://busyteacher.org/10973-video-games-a-boon-or-bane.html An interesting reading passage dealing with the possible risks posed by video games on children's health and life in general. The worksheets also include reading questions ranging from comprehension, to grammar and lexis. And in order for the teacher t ...]]> Doralilacs Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:48:47 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10915-modal-verbs-flashcards.html http://busyteacher.org/10915-modal-verbs-flashcards.html These are simple word flashcards, with a symbol in each one, to represent ability, advice and order. I printed the affirmative ones in green paper and the negative in red paper. On the board, I draw 3 columns and students should put flashcards under ea ...]]> prof.crisbento Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:13:53 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10909-auxiliary-verb-can.html http://busyteacher.org/10909-auxiliary-verb-can.html Exercises to make sentences and answer questions using the auxiliary verb can. Students will be able to understand and make sentences using common action verbs and talk about their own abilities and other people's abilities. Also they will an ...]]> fademire Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:07:30 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10801-achieve-your-dream.html http://busyteacher.org/10801-achieve-your-dream.html An inspiring worksheet for pre- intermediate to intermediate learners using an advertisement for a reading comprehension test which may serve as a summative evaluation. This paper encoloses comprehension, grammar, and pronunciation questions along with ...]]> Tass Mon, 16 Apr 2012 03:30:05 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10797-giving-advice-should.html http://busyteacher.org/10797-giving-advice-should.html A short exercise giving students an opportunity to practice forming sentences with the modal verb should. Created for 3-4 grades. Students should respond to the situations shown in the pictures using should. The exercise could also be used with the mod ...]]> meghanelle Mon, 16 Apr 2012 03:27:02 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10737-might.html http://busyteacher.org/10737-might.html Worksheet to practise modal verb "might". It is divided into three types of exercises in which students will practise the use and will learn vocabulary. In the first ones students have to complete with the modal and the right verb. In the second one ch ...]]> dicx777 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:20:27 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10617-question-game.html http://busyteacher.org/10617-question-game.html This worksheet is a list of 47 questions and tasks that can be used as an ice-breaker, a class activity or 1on1 activity. Print out the entire list or cut out individual questions. Students roll a die or call out numbers and answer the question or do w ...]]> izaglu Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:52:38 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10521-modals-function-meaning-table.html http://busyteacher.org/10521-modals-function-meaning-table.html This is a table which summarizes the functions of modal auxiliaries and their meanings. Students can complete it with translations in their own language. This table can be used along with rephrasing exercises, some of which are downloadable from this w ...]]> missbluebird Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:36:54 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10406-cars-or-people.html http://busyteacher.org/10406-cars-or-people.html Situational discussion on the role of cars in our society. Besides the discussion, it can also be used to work with conditionals and modal-should, present and past.Can be used with intermediate level students, although at higher levels, they are more ...]]> glendatrindade Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:26:45 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10403-can-cant.html http://busyteacher.org/10403-can-cant.html Pupils look at the pictures and write what people can or can't do.This way you practice action verbs combined with the modal verb can.Appropriate for junior A pupils.They have fun by looking at the pictures and at the same time they learn new verbs.]]> pstef Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:47:17 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10359-must-and-mustnt-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/10359-must-and-mustnt-worksheet.html This is a short quiz, maybe for the beginning of your class. With this worksheet you can practice vocabulary (road signs and school rules), also grammar (must and mustn't) and writing sentences. Students can revise rules (school and traffic) and the us ...]]> Teacher Aleksandra Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:36:08 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10353-expressing-ability-and-inability-can-cant.html http://busyteacher.org/10353-expressing-ability-and-inability-can-cant.html This is a simple worksheet for teaching can / can't for ability.There are two pages with activities in which students are asked to look at the picture and complete the sentences, fill in the blank spaces with can or can´t and write affirmative an ...]]> vanda51 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:53:27 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10332-modal-verbs-worksheet-iii.html http://busyteacher.org/10332-modal-verbs-worksheet-iii.html This is a simple worksheet for revising modal verbs: mustn't, can’t, should, would, might, could and must.Students are asked to rewrite the sentences substituting the underlined words by a modal verb.The worksheet is available in both colour and ...]]> vanda51 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 03:47:03 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10293-giving-advices-should-must-could.html http://busyteacher.org/10293-giving-advices-should-must-could.html Three real situations were written to Dear Deidre, a famous "Heart Doctor" in England. Split your students in groups and make them read one of situations. They will give some advices using the modal verbs. Then, discuss all the situations and the possi ...]]> franchute Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:28:04 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10213-modals-test-must-have-to-obligation-dont-have-to.html http://busyteacher.org/10213-modals-test-must-have-to-obligation-dont-have-to.html Modals Test: Must/Have to (obligation), Don't Have to (absence of necessity), Can't/Mustn't (prohibition), Can (permission), Be Able to (ability). his worksheet was originally created for a middle school ESL class with an intermediate level. It can al ...]]> chern283 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:40:37 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10188-can-for-ability-elementary-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/10188-can-for-ability-elementary-worksheet.html A worksheet for teaching modal verbs: can for ability.Students are asked to write sentences using the verbs given, make questions and write short answers and write affirmative and negative sentences.]]> vanda51 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:50:04 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10140-modal-verbs-summary.html http://busyteacher.org/10140-modal-verbs-summary.html This is a brief grammar guide to modal verbs. You can easily use it in classroom, before the exercises or after the lesson. Students can refresh their memories by checking this guide. It includes most common modal verbs such as must, should, may, shall ...]]> mobscene123 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:26:49 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10081-regrets-criticism-should-have-shouldnt-have.html http://busyteacher.org/10081-regrets-criticism-should-have-shouldnt-have.html This is a worksheet for practising should have/shouldn't have. The verbs are given and there are picture prompts as well to help the students complete the sentences. The key is included. Who says that grammar can't be fun? Try it out with your students ...]]> gordana popovic Sun, 04 Mar 2012 04:02:03 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10025-notes-for-modal-verbs-12-and-3.html http://busyteacher.org/10025-notes-for-modal-verbs-12-and-3.html This worksheet is good for modal verb explanations for the students. They are just notes of the three concepts of modals.I use it for P.E.T. level these students are preparing for the Cambridge exam.]]> carms Thu, 01 Mar 2012 03:30:03 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10011-modal-verbs-worksheet-ii.html http://busyteacher.org/10011-modal-verbs-worksheet-ii.html This is a worksheet for revising modal verbs: must, can, should, would, might, could and must.Students are asked to rewrite different sentences substituting the underlined words by a modal verb.The worksheet is available in both colour and black and wh ...]]> vanda51 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 03:13:09 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9886-ought-toshouldshouldnt-modals-beauty-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/9886-ought-toshouldshouldnt-modals-beauty-worksheet.html This sheet gives students vocabulary, reading, writing and speaking practice relevant to 'beauty' and looks. It also introduces the grammar using ought to/should and shouldn't. It would suit a pre-intermediate class, but could be adapted for other int ...]]> kitschkiss Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:38:04 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9780-exercises-on-modal-verbs.html http://busyteacher.org/9780-exercises-on-modal-verbs.html This is a sheet with exercises in word on modal verbs. An extra document in word to parctise modals.You can use them with pupils studying the first or the second year of Bachillerato as you like. They can be very useful both for teachers and students ...]]> mblunasoto Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:13:16 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9779-modal-vers-iii.html http://busyteacher.org/9779-modal-vers-iii.html Third part of the ppt on modal verbs. There is a third one and an extra document in word to parctise modals. You can use them with pupils studying the first or the second year of Bachillerato. They can be very useful both for teachers and students. En ...]]> mblunasoto Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:12:10 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9778-modal-verbs-ii.html http://busyteacher.org/9778-modal-verbs-ii.html Second part of the ppt on modal verbs. There is a 2nd one in the series. You can use them with pupils studying the first or the second year of Bachillerato. They can be very useful both for teachers and students. Enjoy them!]]> mblunasoto Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:10:20 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9777-modal-verbs.html http://busyteacher.org/9777-modal-verbs.html This is a useful ppt for teaching modal and semi-modals. This is the first part of three power points aimed at upper intermediate pupils studing second year Bachillerato in Spain. I´m also adding an extra word document with exercises on this topi ...]]> mblunasoto Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:07:52 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9725-what-can-you-do-pairwork-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/9725-what-can-you-do-pairwork-worksheet.html A simple exercise to ask different people what can or can't do. You must ask to 5 different people about the activities shown and complete the chart: "Can you speak German? Yes, I can. No, I can't. Once the students finish to ask the questions to his/h ...]]> Jedimaster1980 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:07:53 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9688-modals-of-necessity-and-obligation-can-and-have.html http://busyteacher.org/9688-modals-of-necessity-and-obligation-can-and-have.html This is a 20 sentence worksheet for elementary students to test their understanding of the modals can (can't), have to (don't have to) in the context of sports. It has two simple exercises (10 sentences each) for the students to choose the best option ...]]> Vera Coldy Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:40:38 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9683-modal-crosses-and-noughts.html http://busyteacher.org/9683-modal-crosses-and-noughts.html Students, divided into two teams, are supposed to choose a square, mark it with a cross or a nought, depending on their team, and make a sentence using the past modals and the verb given in order to speculate about the sentences below. After speculatin ...]]> fabrini Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:37:18 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9678-modals-of-deduction.html http://busyteacher.org/9678-modals-of-deduction.html Cut these into stripes and give to different students/groups of students. Let them discuss where James is and what he is doing based on the information given. Students should use the following phrases: He may/might/could be doing smth, because… ...]]> alina_drach Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:33:52 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9414-camp-rock-2-cant-back-down.html http://busyteacher.org/9414-camp-rock-2-cant-back-down.html I used this worksheet with 10 year-old children and they loved it. You can work the use of can/can't, extensive and intensive listening, and descriptions. The characters, song and the movie are well-known by children at this age, so motivation is assur ...]]> mgutgom Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:56:26 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9395-healthy-habits-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/9395-healthy-habits-worksheet.html It is a worksheet of 4 exercises. the two first are connected because in the first students have to find some words in a word search and then fill in the gaps with those words in the exercise number 2. The third one is to use should/shouldn't + some wo ...]]> abula Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:30:27 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9233-grammar-to-be-verb.html http://busyteacher.org/9233-grammar-to-be-verb.html I have used various resources to create this "To Be Verb" worksheet.I have included the basic rules at the beginning of the worksheet along with some exercises that students can complete.Exercise includes:- Identifying "To Be Verb"- Choosing the correc ...]]> jinah0415 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:35:06 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9187-desperate-housewives-video-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/9187-desperate-housewives-video-worksheet.html A speaking activity for upper-intermediate students inspired by the Desperate Housewives tv series which students may be familiar with. Not a role play, but a simulation activity where students play the part of three different 'housewives',one of whom ...]]> trvbaker Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:00:33 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9181-have-to-dont-have-to-practice.html http://busyteacher.org/9181-have-to-dont-have-to-practice.html This worksheet consists of 20 pictures and 20 sentences with gaps. The students have to complete the sentences with the affirmative, interrogative form to express obligation and the negative (don't/doesn't have to) from to express lack of obligation. T ...]]> dinglesazara Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:44:32 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9128-modals-paraphrase-cards.html http://busyteacher.org/9128-modals-paraphrase-cards.html This worksheet is for pair work. It is used to practise modals by paraphrasing sentences. 1. Divide the class into pairs and give each pair an appropriate set of cards.2. Explain to the students that half of the card (in italics) is done – these ...]]> diangelo Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:52:00 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9127-past-modals-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/9127-past-modals-worksheet.html This worksheet is used to practise past forms of some modal verbs and their equivalents (can/can't/could, may/might, must/mustn't, should/shouldn't, be able to).It also focuses on different meanings of such modals as can, may, must and different past f ...]]> diangelo Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:50:36 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9118-modal-verbs-worksheet-ii.html http://busyteacher.org/9118-modal-verbs-worksheet-ii.html This is a worksheet for teaching modal verbs.It includes a grammar guide followed by 2 activities in which students are asked to complete the sentences with: may, could, would, can and shall.The worksheet is available in both colour and black and white ...]]> vanda51 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:42:09 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9039-jack-johnson-if-i-had-eyes-song-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/9039-jack-johnson-if-i-had-eyes-song-worksheet.html I used this Jack Johnson's song during English Grammar teaching. Listening to the song was useful to revise some expressions, and to see the structure of Conditionals. We listened to the song before talking about Second Conditional and Third Conditional.]]> beesintrees Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:16:38 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9023-must-or-must-be-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/9023-must-or-must-be-worksheet.html This is a worksheet for teaching the differences between must and must be.Students are asked to use either must or must be complete the sentences.The worksheet is available in both colour and black and white version and the answer key is also included.]]> vanda51 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:42:11 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8905-modals-for-opinions-and-degrees-of-certainty.html http://busyteacher.org/8905-modals-for-opinions-and-degrees-of-certainty.html This worksheet can be used to practice modals to express degrees of certainty (Present or past). Example: The lights could have been caused by a storm or Aliens might try to communicate with us. It also gives students the opportunity to express opinion ...]]> rcerdaoviedo Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:57:49 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8822-may-and-might-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/8822-may-and-might-worksheet.html This is a very simple worksheet for teaching may and might.The worksheet is suitable for elementary students who are asked to rewrite the sentences with may and use the words in brackets to make sentences, giving possible explanations.Available in both ...]]> vanda51 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:05:03 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8775-body-language-gestures-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/8775-body-language-gestures-worksheet.html This is a worksheet that can be used in order to enhance students' writing skills about body language and gestures in different cultures. It encourages both students and teachers to visit the internet in order to gather relevant information. It can be ...]]> mariamylona Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:40:21 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8696-animals-and-modal-verbs-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/8696-animals-and-modal-verbs-worksheet.html This is a 2-page worksheet for teaching animals related vocabulary and modal verbs.Students are asked to match the animals with the pictures, write sentences using the words in the box, read the definitions and guess the animal,look at the information ...]]> vanda51 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:41:30 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8541-modal-verbs-multiple-choice-activity.html http://busyteacher.org/8541-modal-verbs-multiple-choice-activity.html A worksheet for teaching modal verbs: can, should, may and might.Students are asked to fill in the gaps by choosing the most suitable modal verb.The worksheet is available in both colour and black and white version and the answer key is also included.]]> vanda51 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:11:19 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8499-can-and-can180t.html http://busyteacher.org/8499-can-and-can180t.html This worksheet is useful when you try to teach your students the use of the modal verb can, I based it on some signs we can find everywhere, on the roads, in pubs, restaurants or the library, etc. You can use it to play a memory game with your students ...]]> crismontoya Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:53:13 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8383-avoiding-repetition-by-missing-words-out.html http://busyteacher.org/8383-avoiding-repetition-by-missing-words-out.html This is an exercise I made for my advanced adult class, to improve their conversation and consolidate identifying and using the correct tense when continuing or replying to a phrase. For example, "I wanted to come but I couldn't".There are 15 sentences ...]]> EmmaPEA Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:06:57 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8282-can-or-cant-primary-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/8282-can-or-cant-primary-worksheet.html Get students to make sentences using can or can't for ability, when finished ask them to write about themselves or about a classmate, without saying who he/she is! Great content!]]> MissV Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:20:22 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8247-rephrasing-modal-verbs.html http://busyteacher.org/8247-rephrasing-modal-verbs.html Useful worksheet. Practise modal verbs by rephrasing 20 sentences. (can, could, be able to, have to, don't have to, needn't have done, must, mustn't, should, ought to, had better, be supposed to, may, might, Hope you'll find it useful!! Need the answer ...]]> MissV Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:31:22 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8238-modal-verbs-for-fce-exercises.html http://busyteacher.org/8238-modal-verbs-for-fce-exercises.html Modal exercises. Multiple choices, correcting mistakes, complete sentences. Exercises for adult students for First Certificate Examination. Hope you'll find it useful. Rate and comment info@tuclase.net]]> MissV Sat, 26 Nov 2011 04:52:40 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8237-modals-for-fce-without-exercises.html http://busyteacher.org/8237-modals-for-fce-without-exercises.html Explanation for the modal verbs (obligation, permission, request, possibility, prohibition, ability). Usage and examples for FCE students and teachers. Hope you'll find it useful, rate and comment ;) info@tuclase.net]]> MissV Sat, 26 Nov 2011 04:51:19 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8130-should-giving-advice.html http://busyteacher.org/8130-should-giving-advice.html I use fictitious problems to get students to give each other advice. Give each student a problem ( preferably one that you are sure they don't have ) and get the other students to give advice using should. Don't be afraid to get them to use also - If I ...]]> 23lisa67 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 03:01:41 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/7892-must-mustnt-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/7892-must-mustnt-worksheet.html This is a very simple worksheet, suitable for elementary students, for teaching must and must not.There is a brief explanation at the top of the page followed by an activity in which students are asked to complete the sentences using must or mustn't .]]> vanda51 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:03:09 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/7685-modal-verbs-activity.html http://busyteacher.org/7685-modal-verbs-activity.html This activity was made for the students who have a hard time when learning modal verbs. It's a gap filling acivity in wich sudents must choose the correct modal for the sentences and, better, understand by the context of the sentences if they will be u ...]]> MaryClarice Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:29:10 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/7506-modals.html http://busyteacher.org/7506-modals.html Students will fill in the blanks with must or must not to complete the sentences. It can be given before exams or for a revision. It is suitable for 4th, 5th and 6th grades. It is in word format so teachers can make necessary changes if they like. Thanks.]]> buketagca Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:08:44 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/7353-neighbor-problems-role-play.html http://busyteacher.org/7353-neighbor-problems-role-play.html Role cards for a group of 8 students. Two cards are given to a pair of students, they have instructions regarding a problem they need to talk out with their neighbor, you can always add similar cards of your own, or after they've done the ones in the ...]]> chris.iceman Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:18:48 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/7276-modal-verbs-can-for-ability.html http://busyteacher.org/7276-modal-verbs-can-for-ability.html A simple and useful task.Students have to look at the images and write a sentences describing the character's abilities. It can be used with elementary students. The worksheet includes activities such as ride a bike, skateboard, ride a horse, whistle...]]> Zedina Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:24:11 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/7152-modal-verbs-workseet.html http://busyteacher.org/7152-modal-verbs-workseet.html Here's a useful attractive 2 page grammar worksheet on modal verbs (can, could, may, must should) with explanations, examples sentences and 3 different activities to go with it, where students are asked to fill in the blanks with the most suitable moda ...]]> vanda51 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:35:02 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/6990-youre-not-supposed-to.html http://busyteacher.org/6990-youre-not-supposed-to.html Originally created for a middle school ESL class in South Korea, but the worksheet can also be used for an elementary classroom. The students should look at the pictures of Lilo and Stitch and write what they are not supposed to be doing in one or more ...]]> cocoinkorea Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:55:05 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/6830-dinosaur-quiz.html http://busyteacher.org/6830-dinosaur-quiz.html This is a general knowledge activity for kids to practice different question forms about the past in a fun way. It includes "wh-" questions (which, what), the past of "can" (could), "how long" and the past simple of "to be" (were) questions.It includes ...]]> scooby Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:50:38 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/6790-emergency-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/6790-emergency-worksheet.html This is a very useful worksheet to work with children when teaching the use of Should and vocabulary related to illnesses. It has a variety of questions which can demand a great deal of productions from your students. The drawings and exercises are sim ...]]> amaraga Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:16:23 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/6789-test-on-modals-and-intensifiers.html http://busyteacher.org/6789-test-on-modals-and-intensifiers.html Here you have a test that I designed for my students from 4th year of highschool, it is based on the classbook, that the goverment provides (chilean). hope it is useful. The test has several parts but the most are focused on the use of modal verbs, mig ...]]> danasterling Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:14:18 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/6738-can-can180t-to-express-ability-speaking-cards.html http://busyteacher.org/6738-can-can180t-to-express-ability-speaking-cards.html A set of cards designed for developing speaking skill at elementary level.Students will learn or reinforce the use of modal verb can/can't to express on's ability.The task is very simple: they are asked to look at the card and answer the question: 'can ...]]> vanda51 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:45:32 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/6577-can-cannot-verbs.html http://busyteacher.org/6577-can-cannot-verbs.html In this worksheet your little students (I recommend this worksheet for elementary students) should read short sentences and guess who says them (who can do this). The worksheet includes two variants to print - colour and black-and-white. Hope you'll fi ...]]> miss_lorens Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:23:23 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/6569-can-vs-cant.html http://busyteacher.org/6569-can-vs-cant.html This worksheet can be used to teach primary students to check their comprehension on the use of modal verb can/can't to express one's ability. This worksheet will help the students to enrich their vocabulary with some new words.]]> therezia Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:34:31 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/6260-should-ought-to-giving-asking-for-advice.html http://busyteacher.org/6260-should-ought-to-giving-asking-for-advice.html I made this worksheet to organize the use of the modals Should and Ought to in the Past and Present. It focuses more on the past aspect and also includes to questions that force the answer to be constructed in the Passive Voice. If there are any recomm ...]]> Gitane Jazz Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:09:19 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/6145-can-can180t-boardgame.html http://busyteacher.org/6145-can-can180t-boardgame.html This is a board game to encourage conversation and to practise asking and answering the questions using "can" and talking about one's ability.A fun way to teach modal verbs to lower-level students!]]> vanda51 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 05:38:00 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/5995-modal-verbs-worksheet-obligation-necessity.html http://busyteacher.org/5995-modal-verbs-worksheet-obligation-necessity.html The worksheet will be useful for those of you working with PEARSON Longman Success Upper-Intermediate. It is to go with the first lesson of Module 6 Secret Worlds. It is supposed to be used as the introduction before opening the book as it contains ex. ...]]> dolya Fri, 27 May 2011 04:42:38 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/5723-speed-dating-with-modal-can.html http://busyteacher.org/5723-speed-dating-with-modal-can.html This is a quick speed dating activity, it's a communicative approach to the model can. It's also got a lot of fun questions in which students are prompted to ask each other what they can and can't do. The vocabulary is useful, playful, and practical.]]> NicoleBrewer Thu, 12 May 2011 19:07:31 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/5713-expressing-ability-and-obligation-must-can.html http://busyteacher.org/5713-expressing-ability-and-obligation-must-can.html A worksheet on Modal Verbs. Contains brief summary on their use with examples and six different exercises in which students answer the questions about the text, say if the statements are true or false, complete sentences with modal verbs, say what they ...]]> vanda51 Thu, 12 May 2011 06:47:53 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/5095-expressing-ability-and-inability-can-cant.html http://busyteacher.org/5095-expressing-ability-and-inability-can-cant.html This is a very simple worksheet on Can / can't to express ability and inability including negative, interrogative and negative forms, Reading comprehension and writing activities. ]]> vanda51 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 01:45:58 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/5012-aches-and-pains-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/5012-aches-and-pains-worksheet.html It's basically pictures, drawings, of people with several kinds of aches and pains, such as headache, sore throat, bleeding. It can be used in many ways: oral evaluation, class presentation, written practice. It's a bit raw, indeed. So you guys can add ...]]> barbara1201 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 02:13:36 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/5002-must-have-to.html http://busyteacher.org/5002-must-have-to.html This worksheet will help your students to better use the modal verb must and its equivalent have to. Before doing the exercise don't forget to give your students the general idea of using the modal verb and the equivalent. Then there are some sentences ...]]> VDV Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:16:15 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/4983-barry-manilow-just-cant-smile-without-you.html http://busyteacher.org/4983-barry-manilow-just-cant-smile-without-you.html It is the lyrics of the song. I practised it with adult students (because it is an older song) who learn "can, cant" for ability. Students will have several tasks in the worksheet.Firstly, they have to fill in correct verses in the song and secondly, t ...]]> busyteacher30 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:08:16 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/4971-modal-verbs-powerpoint.html http://busyteacher.org/4971-modal-verbs-powerpoint.html This is a PowerPoint that I created to check the students' knowledge on Modal verbs (Can- Can't/ may - may not / must- mustn't). Included into this small lesson there is a multiple choice game to consolidate the topic in an amusing and different way.]]> vanda51 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:04:03 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/4864-modal-verbs-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/4864-modal-verbs-worksheet.html A worksheet to practice modal verbs and consolidate them in a quick and simple way with a multiple choice exercise. Each sentence provides a picture to help students understand the sentences.]]> vanda51 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 01:14:25 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/4319-modal-verbs-worksheet-shall-or-will.html http://busyteacher.org/4319-modal-verbs-worksheet-shall-or-will.html An activity to practice the distinction between the use of these two modal verbs. Ten sentences, not so much as to get bored. May be used as homework. Keys are included.]]> saschunya Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:50:08 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/4129-must-mustnt-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/4129-must-mustnt-worksheet.html This is very short and quite easy worksheet on modal verb "must". Students are given some signs and their task is to write possible sentences with MUST or MUSTN'T. They have to tell us what the signs say using these modal verbs. There are 15 signs so t ...]]> Myszka Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:12:00 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/4115-predictions-about-the-future-will-might-going-to.html http://busyteacher.org/4115-predictions-about-the-future-will-might-going-to.html The worksheet is based on the film Deep Impact. It aims at showing students the use of will, might, going to structures for predictions about the future. It also includes a task on practicing the structures - can be used to provoke discussion. Includes ...]]> dolya Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:32:37 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/4096-song-worksheet-queen-show-must-go-on.html http://busyteacher.org/4096-song-worksheet-queen-show-must-go-on.html This is a filling in activity to train the use of Present Simple and Present Continuous. The infinitives of the verbs are given in a box in the upper part of the worksheet. The song contains different types of sentences (statements, questions). It can ...]]> dmi Sun, 23 Jan 2011 08:06:41 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3948-maggies-family.html http://busyteacher.org/3948-maggies-family.html Reading comprehension for beginners aroud family members including grammar activities and a written expression where learners present their families after they have drawn their family trees.The focus in this test is on to be, personal subject pronouns ...]]> Tass Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:48:10 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3750-modal-verbs-lower-intermediate.html http://busyteacher.org/3750-modal-verbs-lower-intermediate.html We are aware of the difficulty and problems that your students have with modal verbs and their functions: ability, obligation, possibility , certainty, for example.Here, you have four exercises with varied examples for your students to revise. Fill in ...]]> pilarnavarro68 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 08:47:10 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3732-immediate-and-future-needs.html http://busyteacher.org/3732-immediate-and-future-needs.html This worksheet (3 pages) is about Famine. Sts have to make a list with immediate needs and future needs, make up sentences by using must, can, will, should, might and could. On the last page sts have to discuss 3 statements and describe some pictures. ...]]> Errie Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:57:58 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3710-various.html http://busyteacher.org/3710-various.html This is a worksheet about various topics: Past Simple, may/might, Zero Conditional and First Conditional. Useful for exams and quizzes of all sorts. I hope you enjoy it!]]> andij Sun, 07 Nov 2010 10:00:21 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3709-song-worksheet-you-gotta-be-by-des-ree.html http://busyteacher.org/3709-song-worksheet-you-gotta-be-by-des-ree.html Enjoy working on this worksheet song. Listening activities. Practice the use of some expressions, pronunciation and adjectives. You can also use it just to encourage your students to practice listening. This worksheet can be used as a model for speakin ...]]> Tyrone Balbuena Sat, 06 Nov 2010 21:16:30 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3667-grammar-test-have-got-and-can.html http://busyteacher.org/3667-grammar-test-have-got-and-can.html A simple grammar test (elementary/ pre-intermediate levels) that could also be used as a worksheet for grammar revision. Again it's fully editable so you can easily adjust it to your needs. In ex.1. students have fill in the blanks with CAN or CAN'T, ...]]> kawyte Wed, 03 Nov 2010 05:45:27 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3658-teaching-modal-verbs.html http://busyteacher.org/3658-teaching-modal-verbs.html There is a brief explanation on how modal verbs work. Besides, I have added additional rephrasing exercises for intermediate students. There you can check your abilities rewriting without changing the meaning. You have a second exercise on modals too.]]> pilarnavarro68 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:32:59 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3489-can-can180t-for-kids.html http://busyteacher.org/3489-can-can180t-for-kids.html In this worksheet, kids look at the pictures of sports and hobbies and then put the words in order to make a CAN / CAN`T sentence. As a follow up they use the same pictures to do a read and match activity. It´s useful to practice either the m ...]]> Zaretskaya79 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 20:53:12 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3455-can-multiple-choice-exercise.html http://busyteacher.org/3455-can-multiple-choice-exercise.html Do you say 'I can to read' or 'I can read' ?Do we say 'She can drive' or 'She cans drive' ?Explain to students the rules that apply to this modal verb and then check their understanding with this simple exercise.Students should circle the correct w ...]]> clarisimona Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:06:53 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3363-marshas-terrible-job-interview.html http://busyteacher.org/3363-marshas-terrible-job-interview.html Students read the text and have to use "should have" and "could have" to discuss the obvious mistakes Marsha made on her job interview. People preparing for a job interview will also learn about how to behave on the occasion. This is an entertaining ex ...]]> missbluebird Sun, 26 Sep 2010 05:03:34 +0000