Modal Verbs - LESSON 13 Flashcards
WHAT IS STRUCTURE MODAL VERBS?
AFF: SUBJ + MODAL + VERB + COMPLEMENT
INT: MODAL + SUBJ + VERB + COMPLEMENT
NEG: SUBJ + MODAL + NOT + VERB + COMPLEMET
WHAT IS MODAL VERBS?
CAN
COULD
MAY
MIGHT
WOULD
MODAL VERBS:
WHEN USE MODAL “CAN” ?
CAN = ABILITIES IN THE PRESENT
AND TO QUESTIONS PERMISSION (INFORMAL - FAMILY, FRIENDS)
MODAL VERBS:
WHEN USE MODAL “COULD” ?
COULD = ABILITIES IN THE PAST
AND TO QUESTIONS PERMISSION (FORMAL - PEOPLE YOU DON’T KNOW)
MODAL VERBS:
WHEN USE MODAL “MAY” ?
MAY = MORE PROBABILITIES
AND TO QUESTIONS PERMISSION (MORE FORMAL - BOSS, MANAGER)
MODAL VERBS:
WHEN USE MODAL “MIGHT” ?
MIGHT = LESS PROBABILITIES
AND TO QUESTIONS PERMISSION (THE MOST FORMAL - PRESIDENT, QUEEN, KINGS)
MODAL VERBS:
WHEN USE MODAL “WOULD” ?
WOULD = OFFER
EX: Would you like to eat pizza tonight?
WOULD = WISHES
EX: I would like to travel the next month