2) Match the two parts to identify the use of each modal verb.

1. Abe should call Lyla soon after their first date.
2. Lyla should be happy to get his call.
3. Abe calls but she doesn’t pick up, she must be working.
4. No problem, he can call her back later.
5. Later he tells her they could go out to dinner again.
6. She says she may be available Friday.
7. Abe asks if he can call her back Friday morning.
8. She says she could be in a meeting, the afternoon is better.
9. Friday afternoon, Abe asks: May I pick you up at 6 pm?
10. He must be on time to make a good impression.
a. obligation
b. possibility
c. low probability
d. rational probability
e. certainty
f. polite request
g. permission
h. advice
i. capacity
j. suggestion