Modal verbs chart 1ero medio
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Modal verbs are used to indicate modality, which refers to likelihood, possibility, ability, permission, request, and obligation. Some common modal verbs include: can, could, may, might, must, ought to, shall, should, will, and would. Each modal verb has specific uses, such as expressing ability, permission, requests, suggestions, predictions, preferences, and more.
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Modal verbs chart 1ero medio
- 1. Modal verbs: Intermediate used to indicate modality -- that is, likelihood or possibility, ability, permission, request, and obligation Modal Example Uses Can They can control their own budgets. Ability / Possibility We can’t fix it. Inability / Impossibility Can I smoke here? Asking for permission Can you help me? Request Could Could I borrow your dictionary? Request Could you say it again more slowly? Suggestion We could try to fix it ourselves. Future possibility I think we could have another Gulf War. Ability in the past He gave up his old job so he could work for us. Asking for permission. May May I have another cup of coffee? Asking for permission China may become a major economic power. Future possibility Might We'd better phone tomorrow, they might be eating their Present possibility dinner now. Future possibility They might give us a 10% discount. Must We must say good-bye now. Necessity / Obligation They mustn’t disruptive Prohibition You must hand over the money Necessity / Obligation Ought We ought to employ a professional writer. Saying what’s right or to correct Shall Shall I help you with your luggage? Offer Shall we say 2.30 then? Suggestion Shall I do that or will you? Asking what to do Should We should sort out this problem at once. Saying what’s right or I think we should check everything again. correct Profits should increase next year. Recommending action Uncertain prediction Will I can’t see any taxis so I’ll walk. Instant decisions I'll do that for you if you like. Offer I’ll get back to you first thing on Monday. Promise Profits will increase next year. Certain prediction Would Would you mind if I brought a colleague with me? Asking for permission Would you pass the salt please? Request Would you mind waiting a moment? Request "Would three o`clock suit you?" - "That would d be fine." Making arrangements Would you like to play golf this Friday? Invitation "Would you prefer tea or coffee?" - "I would like tea please." Preferences