MODAL

Now Lets See How Modals Is Used In Above Slide! ?

And Why It Is Used!?

MODAL VERBS

I. DEFINITIONII. STRUCTUREIII. HOW TO

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I. DEFINITION

MODAL VERBS

A modal verb is a type of auxiliary verb that is used to indicate modality-that is likelihood, ability, permission, possiblity,...

Two of my friends can play guitar (ability)

MODAL VERBS

LIST OF MODAL VERBS

CanCouldMayMightWill

WouldShall

ShouldOught to

Must

This all can be called

MODALS

Subject

Modal verb

Main verb

Complement

I We

TheyYouHeSheIt

must can

shouldmaywill

go to sleep.

drink some water.

eat some food.

do some exercise.

Use the base form or INFINITIVE of the main verbs after the modal verbs.

II. STRUCTURE

MODAL VERBS

a. Modal verbs do not add s or es to the third person singular.

He can swim. He cans swim.

MODAL VERBS

HOW TO USE

CAN Use Example

Ability / Possibility They can control their own work.

Impossibility We can’t fix it.

Asking for permission Can I live here?

Request Can you help me?

MODAL VERBS

COULD Use Example

permission Could I borrow your dictionary?

Request Could you say it again more slowly?

possibility I think we could have another tea.

Future I wish Rody could meet me next week.

Ability He gave up his old job so he could

work for us.

MODAL VERBS

MAY Use Example

permission May I have another cup of coffee?

possibility I may finish my homework

MODAL VERBS

MIGHT Use Example

possibility We better call tomorrow, they might be eating their dinner now.

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MODAL VERBS

MUST Use Example

you have to do it You must obey the law .

MODAL VERBS

OUGHT TO Use Example

Saying what’s right or correct She ought to finish the project by next week.

MODAL VERBS

SHALL

Use Example

Offer Shall I help you with your luggage?

Suggestion Shall we say 2.30 then?

Permission Shall I do that or will you?

MODAL VERBS

III. USAGESHOULD

Use Example

Saying what’s right or correct We should solve this problem.

Possibility Fees should decrease next year.

MODAL VERBS

WILL Use Example

decisions I can’t see any taxis so I’ll walk

Offer I'll do that for you if you like.

Promise I’ll come back on Monday.

MODAL VERBS

III. USAGEWOULD

Use Example

permission Would you mind if I brought a friend with me? Request Would you mind waiting a moment?

Invitation Would you like to play basketball this Friday?

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BY:NEENU

SHANU