استراتژی و تکنیکهای سوالات 

2 – Writing Strategies

Modals

Modals are words such as can, may, might, should, and must. A modal is always followed by a base form verb
.Modals have different uses and meanings. Here are some common ones

Ability-can
.Younger family members can help their elderly relatives with household tasks

Possibility-could, might, may
.An elderly relative could feel more comfortable living in a special home for the elderly
.Your relative might be happier living with family members
.An older person may want to live in a quiet place

Advice-should
.They should ask for help when they need it

Obligation-must
.We must help our relatives when they need help

: Practice

Read the paragraph from a student essay. Complete each blank with a modal that has the meaning indicated in parentheses

Often elderly people N1…………… (ability, negative) take care of themselves at home. They need help with the tasks of daily living. Some N2…………… (possibility) choose to live in a special home for the elderly, but this isn’t an option for everyone. These homes are very expensive and many people N3…………… (ability, negative) pay the cost. Then the family N4…………… (obligation) find another way to care for their elderly relative. A younger family member N5…………… (possibility) invite the elderly relative to live in his home. Or the family N6…………… (possibility) decide to hire someone to help the elderly person in his own home. In all cases, the family N7…………… (advice) talk about the different options and make a decision together

:Answers

N1. Can’t
N2. Could
N3. can’t
N4. must
N5. may-might-could
N6. may-might-could
N7. should