Cap 05 - Making dates and appointments Flashcards
In - prep
month - in October
year - in 2017
periods of the day - in the morning, in the afternoon
location of an event where the address is already understood - in the boss’s office
On - prep
day - on Friday
date - on August 13
At - prep
time - at ten o’clock
period of the day - at night
location of an event - at the State Theater
number in the street address - at 405 S. Washington Street
Will____probably
Likely to happen
I will probably be home
Will
ask and accept favors
will you lend me a pen? Yes , I will
Can
Be able to
ability
She can cook like a pro
She will be able to cook like a pro
Can
Be able to
besides ability also indicates
permission
(His mother said no)
He couldn’t go to the movies with us
He won’t be able to go to the movies with us
May
permission - ask for and give
May
Might
Maybe___will
besides ability also indicates
possibility
It may rain tomorrow
It might rain tomorrow
Maybe it will rain tomorrow
Could
suggestion
polite way ask permission
Should
direct or indirect advice
What should I wear for the party?
Ought to
direct or indirect advice
NOT - questions
NOT - negative form
“Would” and “if” together
If I were the teacher, I would make sure the children had fun while learning
Would like
polite way to say what you want
They would like three ice-cream cones
Would rather - ‘d
preference
