Q1 MODALS Flashcards
an auxiliary verb that expresses necessity or posibility
modals
different types of modals
- expressing possibility 2. expressing obligation 3. expressing ability 4. asking for or giving permission 5. expressing certainty 6. prohibition
[WHAT MODAL IS THIS] may, might
expressing possibility
[WHAT MODAL IS THIS] should, have to, must, ought to
expressing obligation
[WHAT MODALS IS THIS]
can, could
expressing ability
[WHAT MODALS IS THIS] may, can, could, would, shall
asking for or giving permission
[WHAT MODALS IS THIS] cannot, must not
expressing prohibition
[WHAT MODALS IS THIS] will, shall
expressing certainty
[IDENTIFY] You must not go beyond this line
expressing prohibition
[IDENTIFY] I can do this with no struggles
expressing ability
[IDENTIFY] He might leave the music industry
expressing possiblity
[IDENTIFY] I will pass this exam
expressing certainty
[IDENTIFY] May I excuse myself for a minute?
asking for or giving permission
[IDENTIFY] I should do this task
expressing obligation