HOW TO USE THE MODAL VERBS? by Eddy Loya

Modal Verbs

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These are auxiliary verbs, that is, they do not conjugate with the grammatical persons and they change or transform the verb.

Examples:

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You can speak English.

She couldn’t come to the party.

May I come in?

IMPORTANCE:

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They help us to express abilities, obligations, probabilities, suggestions, among others; so that the sentence has a better meaning.

How to use them?

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After using a modal verb, the verb must always be in its infinitive mood. These verbs do not work without another verb.

1) CAN

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It indicates ability or possibility.

Examples:

I can cook Italian recipes.
The doctor can’t see you this morning.
Can you help me?

2) COULD

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It indicates ability in the past, possibility and serves to ask questions with a tone of formality.

Examples:

Joe could speak Spanish when he was young./ You could use my chair.
She couldn’t come to the party.
Could you close the windows, please?

3) MAY

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It indicates possibility, giving permission or instructions and in questions is more formal than "could".

Examples:

She may pass the test./You may use your cell phones now.
It may not snow tomorrow.
May I turn on the lights?

4) MIGHT

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It use to give suggestions, possibilities or in cases of requests and offers.

Examples:

My father might paint my room in pink.
You might not arrive on time.
Might I open this box?

5) WILL

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As a modal verb, it expresses decisions made at the instant of speaking and the intention to carry out something.

Examples:

I will help you.
They won’t play tennis with us.
Will you come to visit me?

6) WOULD

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It is used to ask questions in a polite manner, state a preference and express repeated actions in the past.

Examples:

I would like a glass of water, please.
They would play soccer every Saturday.
Would you help me, please?

7) MUST

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Indicates an obligation, prohibition or necessity. Sometimes it can mean suppositions.

Examples:

You must stop smoking./You must go home.
You must not drink and drive.
Must I follow the instructions?

8) SHALL

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It indicates the future, as will, but is much more common in the UK and is more polite.

Examples:

I shall be at your wedding.
You shall not go to the party.
Shall we go to the theatre tomorrow?

9) SHOULD

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It indicates an obligation or recommendation.

Examples:

You should take your medicine./You should listen to your father.
We should not be here.
Should I study for the exam?

10) OUGHT TO

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It indicates a recommendation, such as should, but is used in formal contexts.

Examples:

You ought to rest more.
We ought not to assume the worst.

ACTIVITY

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Write 5 sentences with any modal verb. Remember to put your first and last name and the course.

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Use the modal verbs in the real-life.

Activity

2024-06-27 15:38:49 UTC

Name: Karol Orozco

Class: 2° "B"

I can drink tekila.
I should go to the park.
I will travel to London.
I would call him.
I must say you're extremely beautiful

Activity

milenkaguzman125 — 2024-06-27 15:43:39 UTC

Name: Milenka Guzman

Class: 2 "B"

Could: I could help you with that.
May: You may leave now.
Will: They will arrive soon.
Shall: Shall we begin the meeting?
Ought to: You ought to apologize.

Activity

abhinojoza — 2024-06-28 01:39:45 UTC

Name: Ana Hinojoza

Class: 2 "B"

I can run fast.
I will buy a house in the beach.
They must sign a letter.
We should take a jacket, it will rain soon.
You ought to study hard for the exam.