Diapositivas de Modal Verbs

Modal Verbs (image/jpeg)

MODAL VERBS The modal verbs include can, could, may, might, will, would, should. They are used with other verbs to express ability, obligation, possibility, and so on.

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Indicates skills or possibility.•Examples:Ø I can speak englishØThe doctor can see you at 3:00 pmØCan you speak german?•Structure:Affirmative:      subject + can + verb Negative:           subject + can not / can't + verb Question:           can + subject + verb? Short answer:   Yes, subject + can / No, subject + can't

Can:

Could:

 It`s the past of can. It`s also used to ask for something, but more politely than can. Examples: ØCould you speak Japonese before you went to Japan? ØTony could swim when he was six. ØCould you help me?  •Structure: Affirmative:      subject + could + verb Negative:          subject + could not / couldn't + verb Question:          could + subject + verb? Short answer:   Yes, subject + could / No, subject + couldn't

May:

: We use it to say that something is possible or very likely. We use it with the present or future. It`s also used to ask for something but more politely than with the could. To express wishes/ hopes. Example: ØI may stay at home or I may go to a disco. ØMay I use your dictionary? ØMay you both be very happy  •Structure: Affirmative:      subject + may + verb Negative:          subject + may+ not Question:          May + subject + verb?

Might:

It`s may`s past. It is also used to express an eventuality but more likely. Example: ØBe careful. You might burn yourself.  •Structure: Affirmative:     subject + might + verb Negative:         subject + might not / mightn't

Would / would like:

:  would be used in general for conditional sentences. We also use it for prediccions, offers and to ask for something politely. Example: ØI told you that I would see you tomorrow. ØWould you like coffe?  •Structure: Affirmative:             subject + would + verb Short affirmative:   subject + 'd + verb Negative:                  subject + would not / wouldn't+ verb Question:                  would + subject + verb? Short answer:           Yes, subject + would / No, subject + wouldn't

Should:

: we used “should” to express degree of possibility or probability, as well as for a weak obligation. •Example: ØYou should tell Miss Baker the truth. ØNick shouldn't be working. ØShould we worry?  •Structure: Affirmative:      subject + should + verb Negative:          subject + should not/ shouldn‘t + verb Question:          Should + subject + verb?

Modals are auxiliary verbs. They do not need an additional auxiliary in negatives or questions. For example: Must I come?  (Do I must come?), or: He shouldn't smoke (He doesn't should smoke).