Modalverbs1.18b

Different moods and different ways to express them ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Adjectives Verbs Modal Verbs

Present, past and futute I am You /we /they are He /she /it is I / he / she / it was You /we /they were I You /we /they will be He /she /it There is There are There was There were There will be I /you /we /they write He / she / it write s I You wrote He We liv ed They I You He will write We They

Structure of Modal Verbs I Modal Verb (can /should, etc.) Infinitive (without TO) You He She It We They

CAN is used to indicate the possession of an ABILITY . ,[object Object],[object Object]

I Rewrite the sentences. Use “ CAN ” for ability. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],He can drive a car. My daughter can play the piano beautifully She can type 80 words a minute.

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Most adults can’t use a computer. ... 65% of high school students can’t use a calculator. Only 2% of Chileans can speak English fluently.

Different ways to express ability ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

CAN / MAY are used to indicate a present or future POSSIBILITY ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

II Rewrite the sentences. Use “ MAY ” or “ CAN ” for possibility. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Due to the repairs, trains may be subject to delays. We may face an energy crisis this winter. We may change rooms for the next test since the room ...

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Agronomists may have to test the soil because ... He may not come today. Ships may not dock in the harbor because of the rain.

CAN / MAY are also used to give PERMISSION . ,[object Object],[object Object]

III Rewrite the sentences. Use “ MAY ” or “ CAN ” for permission. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],He may play after doing hid homework You may miss classes if you get 85% on the first test. May I smoke?

[object Object],[object Object],You may call me by my nickname. She may leave the class earlier since she has ...

SHOULD is often used to indicate what is regarded as PROBABLE or reasonably EXPECTED ,[object Object],[object Object]

IV Rewrite the sentences. Use “ SHOULD ” for what is probable or expected. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The meeting should be finishing right now. The Conservatives should win the next election. It shouldn’t take (us) long to get there.

[object Object],[object Object],It shouldn’t be difficult to pass the test. The new regulation shouldn’t affect the old students.

MUST is often used to indicate OBLIGATION. ,[object Object],[object Object]

V Rewrite the sentences. Use “ MUST ” for obligation. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

V Rewrite the sentences. Use “ MUST ” for obligation. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Astronauts must take showers inside plastic bags. Astronauts must also drink through tubes. Students must write the test in ink.

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],I must visit them again. He must work at the weekend. She must answer all the questions before the jury. He must make a choice.

VI These sentences are wrong. Correct the mistakes. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],He can play tennis very well. We must hurry or we’ll be late. At the meeting tomorrow he may mention the problem.

[object Object],[object Object],He’s been here for hours. He must be tired. She should know the answer.

Translate these sentences into English. Use a Modal Verb. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Modalverbs1.18b

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