Embora seja prerrogativa do falante selecionar, dentre os modais, os que indicam maior ou menor formalidade ou polidez, essa escolha deve, preferencialmente, estar baseada no contexto comunicativo em que se encontra. Escolha a alternativa que indique os modais mais adequados para completar esse diálogo, o qual se passa na recepção de um hotel.

Receptionist – Good afternoon, sir. _____________ I help you?

Mr. Adrian – Good afternoon. I’m Michael Adrian. I’m here for the Marketing conference.

Receptionist – Sure. ____________ you complete this form, please?

Mr. Adrian – Of course. Is my room, ready?

Receptionist – I’m afraid it _____________ be ready by 2 p.m. That is our check in time.

Mr. Adrian – All right. By the way, I parked my car on Walnut street next to the hospital.

Is there a parking lot for guests here?

Receptionist – You ________ park on Walnut Street. It is a tow-away zone. We offer free parking for our guests.

​​​​​​​Mr. Adrian – Well, then, I __________ go and move my car to the hotel parking. Let me rush because I don’t want to get a traffic ticket.

• Can, could, might, must, should.
• May, can, should, mustn’t, will.
• Could, must, will, should, must.
• May, might, must, mustn’t, can.