Modals Verbs. by Claudio C.Rivera https://padlet.com/chavezrivera48/6j0l66xuetvfpd7c Educational Technology. en-us 2020-09-15 21:41:33 UTC 2024-10-24 02:21:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f468-1f4bb.png Modals Verbs. chavezrivera48 https://padlet.com/chavezrivera48/6j0l66xuetvfpd7c/wish/749802139
  • Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that cannot function as a main verb, unlike the auxiliary verbs "be", "do" and "have" that can function as a main verb.

    • Modal verbs express modality, ability, possibility, need, or other condition. We use them for the future and the conditional.
    ]]>     2020-09-15 22:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/chavezrivera48/6j0l66xuetvfpd7c/wish/749802139     chavezrivera48 https://padlet.com/chavezrivera48/6j0l66xuetvfpd7c/wish/749808016 As complementary verbs, modal verbs don't work without another verb. This other verb always comes after the modal verb and is in the base form (the infinitive without "to"). Modal verbs are not conjugated and they do not have time.]]> 2020-09-15 22:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/chavezrivera48/6j0l66xuetvfpd7c/wish/749808016 Modal verbs are: chavezrivera48 https://padlet.com/chavezrivera48/6j0l66xuetvfpd7c/wish/749810530
    1.   Can.
    2.   Could.
    3.   May.
    4.   Might.
    5.   Will.
    6.   Shall.
    7.   Should.
    8.   Ought to.
    9.   Must / have to.
    10.   Would.
    ]]>     2020-09-15 22:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/chavezrivera48/6j0l66xuetvfpd7c/wish/749810530     Uses. chavezrivera48 https://padlet.com/chavezrivera48/6j0l66xuetvfpd7c/wish/749815476 "Can" indicates ability or possibility.
    Examples: I can speak five languages.
    In interrogative phrases, the use of "can" can request permission or ask about possibilities.

    ]]>     2020-09-15 22:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/chavezrivera48/6j0l66xuetvfpd7c/wish/749815476     COULD. chavezrivera48 https://padlet.com/chavezrivera48/6j0l66xuetvfpd7c/wish/749846374 Could
    "Could" indicates possibility or ability in the past.
    Example: Joe could speak Spanish when he was young.
    You can also use "could" for future possibilities.
    1. You could pass the test if you studied
    2. Could you pass the salt please?]]>     2020-09-15 22:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/chavezrivera48/6j0l66xuetvfpd7c/wish/749846374     MAY. chavezrivera48 https://padlet.com/chavezrivera48/6j0l66xuetvfpd7c/wish/749857599 Like "could", "may" is used to indicate possibilities in the future.
    Example: I would bring an umbrella, it may rain later.
    It can also be used to give permission or instructions.
    -You may leave if you like.
    -You may use your cell phones now.

    In interrogative sentences, the use of "may" is more polite than "can" or "could."

    Examples: -May I have a glass of water?
    -May I leave now?]]>     2020-09-15 22:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/chavezrivera48/6j0l66xuetvfpd7c/wish/749857599     MIGHT. chavezrivera48 https://padlet.com/chavezrivera48/6j0l66xuetvfpd7c/wish/749863354 2020-09-15 23:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/chavezrivera48/6j0l66xuetvfpd7c/wish/749863354 WILL. chavezrivera48 https://padlet.com/chavezrivera48/6j0l66xuetvfpd7c/wish/749869908
  • "Will" is used to form the future tense.
  • Also the use of "will" means will or determination.
    • Examples:
    •   -I will help you.
    •   -We will learn English.
    • "Will" is used in question phrases to ask for information, a favor, or about options.

    • Examples:
    •   -Will they find a cure for cancer?
    ]]>     2020-09-15 23:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/chavezrivera48/6j0l66xuetvfpd7c/wish/749869908     SHALL. chavezrivera48 https://padlet.com/chavezrivera48/6j0l66xuetvfpd7c/wish/749873606 "Shall" is used as "will" to form the future tense. The use of "shall" is much more common in the UK and generally more polite.
    Example: Chris shall be happy to see you.

    You can also use "shall" for offers and suggestions or to ask about options or preferences.
    Examples:
      -Shall we meet at 10 pm?]]>     2020-09-15 23:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/chavezrivera48/6j0l66xuetvfpd7c/wish/749873606     SHOULD / OUGHT TO. chavezrivera48 https://padlet.com/chavezrivera48/6j0l66xuetvfpd7c/wish/749877593
  • "Should" indicates an obligation or recommendation. It reflects an opinion about what is correct.
  • - I should call my parents more often.

    • Ought to
    • "Ought to" is a synonym for "should" although it is less common.
    • - She ought to quit smoking.
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