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What do they mean?
Can- Could
will- Would
Shall- Should
Must- Have to – Ought to
May- Might
Modals Giving permission
Would you please help me?
Could you help me
Can you help me?
Will you help me?
May I ….?
Modals Expressing ability
I can speak English (present ability)
Last year I could speak English (past ability)
I am able to …. (present)
I was able to …. (past)
I will be able to ….. (future)
Modals Expressing expectation
The train should arrive now
Ought to seldom used! (negative or questions only!)
Should – ought to – had better (express advice)
You are sick. You should see a doctor!
You ‘d better not stay home
Modals Expressing preferences
I would like ……
I would rather to go to Costa rather than Blockbuster
Modals Expressing Need or obligation
Must (You must have a driving license to drive)
Must not to ( you must not bother your parents)
Have to
You have to study for the exam.
Not have to
You do not have to come with us.
Modals Expressing preferences
I would like ……
I would rather to go to Costa rather than Blockbuster
Modals Expressing possibility and impossibility
May --- may not
Might …. Might not
Could … could not
…..have enough money
It can’t be five!
That couldn’t be my uncle!
Borrow & Lend
Borrow = you take from some one
May I borrow your pen?
Borrowing a book from a library
Lend= you ask some one to give you something
Can you lend me your car?
Lending someone money
Modals Expressing preferences
Go to the book pp. 135 (important)
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