Modals Flashcards
1
Q
purpose of modals
A
tells us the attitude of the speaker
specifies purpose
2
Q
ability or lack of ability
A
can (present)
could (more polite)
3
Q
“You CAN catch the train at 10:43.”
A
possibility or negative possibility
4
Q
“CAN you lend me $10?”
A
ask or give permission
5
Q
“You CAN’T come in.”
A
prohibition
6
Q
“It MIGHT rain later.”
A
possibility or negative possibility
7
Q
“You MAY open the window if you like.”
A
give or ask permission
8
Q
“MAY I go out?”
A
polite request
9
Q
“They MIGHT NOT buy the house at all.”
A
negative possibility
10
Q
still have option
A
should or shouldn’t
11
Q
obligation
A
must or mustn’t
12
Q
suggestions
A
should
13
Q
“He MUST be pretty smart.”
A
strong prediction
14
Q
“SHALL we go for a walk?”
A
to offer assistance or polite suggestion
15
Q
The subject performs the action.
“He kicks the ball.”
A
ACTIVE
